A4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (ACK) (1997)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
Toothed belt side
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Lock carrier in service position.
Ribbed belt, removing and installing. Refer to Ribbed belt, removing and installing.
Toothed belt, removing and installing. Refer to Toothed belt, removing and installing.
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Remove sealing plug from left-side of cylinder block.
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Turn crankshaft to TDC for cylinder 3. The TDC mark on crankshaft must be visible or felt behind bore for sealing plug.
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Install 3242 crankshaft holder in bore to secure crankshaft.
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Remove crankshaft/toothed belt gear.
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Unscrew inner part of 3203 seal puller two turns (approximately 3 mm) and secure using knurled bolt.
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Grease threaded head of 2085 seal puller, position and with forced pressure screw into oil seal as far as possible.
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Loosen knurled bolt and turn inner part against crankshaft until oil seal is removed.
Installing
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Place 3202/1 guide sleeve on crankshaft pin.
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Slide dry oil seal over guide sleeve.
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Press in oil seal to stop using 3265 seal installer.
The rest of the installation follows is the reverse of removal.