Renewing oil seal (left-side) - manual gearbox 0DF: Audi A1

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin, puller

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• When performing repairs, take care not to damage rubber boot of swivel joint (protect it if necessary).
• Make sure you do not damage surface coating on drive shaft.

📋 Procedure

1. Press drive shaft (left-side) off gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
2. Remove nuts (arrows) securing swivel joint (left-side).
3. If fitted, unscrew nut on bracket for front left vehicle level sender G78.
4. Pull swivel joint (left-side) off wishbone. [Note: When performing repairs, take care not to damage rubber boot of swivel joint (protect it if necessary).]
5. Swivel suspension strut (left-side) outwards and support with extension 2024A/1 as shown in illustration.

6. ⚠ Risk of accident if parts of support are not properly secured.Secure locking pin and swivel joint with retaining clip (arrow) and nut (1). — Tie up drive shaft (left-side). [Note: Make sure you do not damage surface coating on drive shaft.]
7. Pull out flange shaft oil seal using multi-purpose toolVW 771 and puller hook VW 771/37.
8. Clean contact surface and sealing surface.
9. Drive in oil seal onto stop using thrust piece T10482. Take care to keep seal straight when installing.
10. Pack space between sealing lip and dust lip (arrow) half full with sealing greaseG 052 128 A1.

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