GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
LEGEND
1
Vibration Damper Bolt
2
Vibration Damper
3
Sealing Flange (Cover) Bolt
4
Front Oil Seal
5
Front Sealing Flange (Front Cover)
6
Cylinder Block
7
Rear Sealing Flange (Rear Cover)
8
Rear Oil Seal
9
Flywheel/Drive Plate
10
Flywheel/Drive Plate Bolts
11
Rear Sealing Flange To Head Bolts
12
Bracket For Coolant Hose.
NOTE: During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.
COMPONENT NOTES
Vibration Damper Bolt (1)
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Tighten to: 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn (90°).
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Always replace.
Sealing Flange (Cover) Bolt (3)
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Tighten to: 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
Front Sealing Flange (Front Cover) (5)
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Coat sealing surfaces with sealer part No. AMV 188 001 02, or equivalent.
Rear Sealing Flange (Rear Cover) (7)
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Coat sealing surfaces with sealer part No. AMV 188 001 02, or equivalent.
Rear Oil Seal (8)
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Remove using removal tool No. 2036 or equivalent.
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Lightly oil sealing lip.
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Install over sleeve tool No. 2003/2A, or equivalent.
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Push in onto stop with installer tool No. 2003/3, or equivalent.
Flywheel/Drive Plate (9)
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When removing and installing, counter holder tool No. VW 553, or equivalent.
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Install drive plate.