Removing and installing camshaft oil seal, type A — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes S1, 2H

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• The oil seal sealing lip must not be additionally oiled or greased.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. If fitted, remove rear toothed belt guard .
2. Remove camshaft sprocket and hub .
3. Insert thrust piece3240/1 into camshaft.
4. Screw inner part of oil seal extractor3240 two turns (approx. 3 mm) out of outer part and lock using knurled screw.
5. Lubricate threaded head of oil seal extractor, place it in position and, exerting firm pressure, screw it into oil seal as far as possible.

6. Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against camshaft until oil seal is pulled out. [Note: The oil seal sealing lip must not be additionally oiled or greased.]
7. Remove oil residues from crankshaft journal with a clean cloth.
8. Fit guide sleeve of fitting tool10 - 203 onto camshaft as shown in illustration.
9. Carefully slide camshaft oil seal (1) over guide sleeve onto camshaft.
10. Press in camshaft oil seal (1) with thrust piece of fitting tool10 - 203 and M12 × 1.5 x 65 bolt as far as stop.
11. If removed beforehand, reinstall rear toothed belt guard .
12. Install camshaft sprocket and hub .

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