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Vehicles with »new« seal > < Removing and installing camshaft oil seal

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Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Fitting tool -V.A.G 10-203-
t  Oil seal extractor -3240-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331/-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332/-
t  Bolt M12 x 1.5 x 75

Removing
–  Remove toothed belt from camshaft and high-pressure pump → Chapter.
–  Remove camshaft sprocket and hub → Chapter.
   
–  Insert thrust piece -3240/1- into camshaft.
–  Unscrew inner part of oil seal extractor 3240 2 turns (approx. 3 mm) from outer part and lock using knurled screw.
  A15-10683
–  Lubricate threaded head of oil seal extractor, place it in position and, exerting firm pressure, screw it into oil seal as far as possible.
–  Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against camshaft until oil seal is pulled out.
Installing
  Note
The oil seal sealing lip must not be additionally oiled or greased.
–  Remove oil residues from crankshaft journal with a clean cloth.
  N15-0273
–  Fit guide sleeve of fitting tool -10 - 203- onto camshaft as shown in illustration.
–  Carefully slide oil seal -1- over guide sleeve onto camshaft.
  A15-10684
–  Press seal in as far as stop using thrust piece from fitting tool 10-203 and bolt M12×1.5x75.
–  Install camshaft sprocket and hub → Chapter.
–  Install toothed belt and adjust the valve timing → Chapter.
  N15-0274

Vehicles with »new« seal > < Removing and installing camshaft oil seal