Touareg V8-4.2L (AXQ) (2006)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Seal, Vibration Damper Side
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Pressure piece (T40007)
‹› Torque wrench (150 to 800 Nm) (V.A.G 1601)
Removing
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Remove noise insulation pan.
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Remove toothed belt --> [ Toothed Belt, Removing, Installing and Tensioning ] See: Timing Components/Timing Belt/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Toothed Belt, Removing, Installing and Tensioning.
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Remove centered bolt - 2 - of toothed belt crankshaft sprocket - 1 - and remove sprocket from end of crankshaft.
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Then, pull out seal using pulling hook (T20143/1).
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Remove thrust collar from end of crankshaft and mark thrust collar on its face surface - arrow - using a waterproof felt pen.
Installing
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Before installing, remove oil remains from end of crankshaft and thrust collar with a clean cloth.
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Press in new seal up to stop using pressure piece (T40007).