Seals And Gaskets

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Replace the O-rings, seals and gaskets.
After removing gaskets and seals, always inspect the contact surfaces on the housing or shaft for burrs or damage resulting from removal.
Before installing the gasket, lightly oil and fill the space between the sealing lips -arrow- halfway with Grease.
The open side of the seals point toward the fluid to be sealed in.
Only use DSG transmission fluid. Other lubricants cause malfunctions.
Check the oil level in the all wheel drive clutch after replacing gaskets, O-rings and seals.