RS 4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BNS) (2008)
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Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Shaft Seal, Belt Pulley Side, Replacing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Oil Seal Extractor (T40019)
‹› Assembly Tool (T40048)
Procedure
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Bring the lock carrier into service position. Radiator Support See: Body and Frame/Lock Carrier
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Remove vibration damper. Refer to => [ Vibration Damper ] See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley/Service and
Repair/Vibration Damper.
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Place inner part of the Oil Seal Extractor (T40019 ) flush with outer part and then secure it using a knurled-head screw.
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Lubricate the seal remover threaded head, position it, and then install it into the shaft seal as far as possible using strong force.
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Loosen the knurled screw and turn the inner portion against the crankshaft until the seal is pulled out.
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Secure the seal remover in a vise at the flat spots. Remove the shaft seal using pliers.
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Clean the running and sealing surfaces.
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Place the Assembly Device (T40048/1) on the Pull Sleeve (T40048/2) and slide the shaft seal - 1 - onto the pull sleeve.