A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
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Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Seal, Ribbed Belt Side, Replacing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Seal remover (T40019)
‹› Assembly tool (T40048)
Work procedure
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Bring lock carrier into service position.
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Remove vibration damper => [ Vibration Damper, ] See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and Repair.
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Position inner part of Oil Seal Extractor (T40019) flush with outer part and secure inner part with knurled thumb screw.
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Lubricate threaded head of seal remover, place against seal, and with strong force install into seal as far as possible.
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Loosen knurled screw and turn inner portion against crankshaft until oil seal is pulled out.
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Clamp seal extractor at mounting points in a vise.
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Remove seal using pliers.
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Clean operating and sealing surfaces.
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Position assembly device (T40048/1) on pull sleeve (T40048/2) and slide seal - 1 - onto pull sleeve.