Table of contents: Front oil seal ↓ Rear oil seal ↓
Front oil seal
1. Remove the timing belt and crankshaft sprocket as described in Chapter 40.
2. If you have a special tool, the seal can be replaced without removing the oil pump, otherwise follow the instructions Chapter 44. It is also recommended to use the Audi 2080 tool with a guide bushing to install a new oil seal. Before installation, dip the oil seal in engine oil.
3. Install the crankshaft sprocket and timing belt as described in Chapter 40.
Rear oil seal
4. Remove the flywheel or drive disc as described in Chapter 41.
5. If you have a special tool, the seal can be replaced without removing the casing, otherwise unscrew and remove the casing (including two pan bolts) and remove the gasket (photo). If the pan gasket was damaged when removing the casing, you must remove the pan and install a new gasket. However, install the pan only after adjusting the casing.
6. Knock the old seal out of the housing, then dip the new one into the engine oil and hammer it into the housing. Make sure the seal side is facing out.
7. Install the casing together with the new gasket, tighten the bolts in a diagonal sequence.
8. Install the flywheel or drive disc as described in Chapter 41.