Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Renewing camshaft oil seal Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Oil seal extractor -2085-

t  Fitting sleeves -3241-

Procedure   Note If one of the oil seals is leaking, renew seals on both cylinder heads. –  On vehicles with auxiliary/additional heater, remove bolts -arrows- securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

–  Open quick-release fasteners -1 … 3- and take off front and rear noise insulation. –  Remove front bumper cover → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.63. –  Move lock carrier into its service position → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.50. –  Detach toothed belt from camshaft sprockets → Chapter. –  Take off camshaft sprocket (right-side).

–  Adjust inner part of oil seal extractor -2085- so it is level with the outer part and lock in position with knurled screw. –  Lubricate threaded head of oil seal extractor, place it in position and screw it into oil seal as far as possible (applying firm pressure). –  Loosen knurled screw and turn inner section against camshaft until oil seal is pulled out. –  Clamp flats of oil seal extractor in vice and use pliers to remove seal.

–  Clean running surface and sealing surface. –  Slip oil seal over camshaft taper. –  Insert 3 washers between bolt -3241/7- and fitting sleeve -3241/1-. –  Press in oil seal until flush using fitting sleeve -3241/1- and bolt -3241/7-. –  Fit camshaft sprocket (right-side) to camshaft. –  Install toothed belt (adjust valve timing) → Anchor. –  Install viscous fan → Chapter. –  Install lock carrier with attachments → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.50. –  Install front bumper cover → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.63.