Seals And Gaskets, O-Rings And Shaft Seals

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Replace the seals and gaskets.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Always clean separating surfaces.
Before installing the radial shaft seal, coat the sealing lips and the area between the -arrow- halfway with Sealing Grease. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
The open side on the radial shaft seal faces the fluid to be sealed off.