Renewing crankshaft oil seal (pulley end) - vehicles up to 11.2004 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: 3266

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• Do not lubricate the oil seal before installing.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 3 workshop diagrams for BDB

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Turn tensioner in direction of (arrow) to slacken poly V-belt and lock in position with locking pin T10060 A.
2. Remove centre noise insulation (fasteners 1 ... 3).
3. Remove noise insulation (right-side) (fasteners 1 ... 3).
4. Remove poly V-belt from pulley for vibration damper.
5. Unscrew bolt for vibration damper (use counterhold T10069).

6. Unscrew inner section of oil seal extractor3203 3 turns (approx. 4 mm) out of outer section and lock with knurled screw.
7. Lubricate threaded head of oil seal extractor, place it in position and screw it into oil seal as far as possible (applying firm pressure).
8. Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against crankshaft until the oil seal is pulled out.
9. Clamp flats of oil seal extractor in vice. Remove oil seal with pliers.
10. Clean running surface and sealing surface. [Note: Do not lubricate the oil seal before installing.]
11. Place guide sleeve T10053/1 onto crankshaft journal.
12. Push oil seal carefully over the guide sleeve onto the crankshaft journal as far as possible.
13. Detach guide sleeve.
14. Press the oil seal in as far as the stop using the old securing bolt (1) for vibration damper and the fitting sleeve from 3266.
15. Install vibration damper with new securing bolt .
16. Install poly V-belt .

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