Golf GLS L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2001)
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Remove crankshaft toothed belt sprocket. To remove crankshaft, counter-hold sprocket with 3415.
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Drain engine oil.
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Remove oil pan. See: Engine Lubrication/Oil Pan
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Unbolt front sealing flange.
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Take off sealing flange, release using light blows with a rubber headed hammer if necessary.
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Remove sealant residue on cylinder block with a flat scraper.
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Cover seal with a clean rag.
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Remove sealant remains on sealing flange with a rotating plastic brush (wear protective goggles).
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Clean sealing surface, must be free of oil and grease.
Installing
Notes:
Note the use by date of the sealant.
The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the silicone sealant.
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Cut off tube nozzle at forward marking (nozzle approx.3 mm).
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Apply silicone sealing compound, as shown, to clean sealing surface of the sealing flange. Sealing compound bead must be:
2 to 3 mm thick.
and run on inside of bolt holes-arrows
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