Removing sealing flange: VW Golf V / Jetta 1.6 (BSE, BSF, CCSA, CMXA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job

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• Set camshaft pulley to TDC No. 1 cylinder by turning crankshaft. Marking on camshaft pulley must align with arrow on toothed belt guard.
• Remove crankshaft toothed belt pulley. To do this, counterhold pulley with counterhold3415.
• Clean sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove poly V-belt .
2. Remove upper toothed belt guard.
3. Set camshaft pulley to TDC No. 1 cylinder by turning crankshaft. Marking on camshaft pulley must align with arrow on toothed belt guard.
4. Release tensioning roller and remove toothed belt from camshaft toothed belt pulley.
5. Turn crankshaft back slightly.

6. Remove crankshaft belt pulley.
7. Remove centre and lower toothed belt guards.
8. Remove crankshaft toothed belt pulley. To do this, counterhold pulley with counterhold3415.
9. Remove sump .
10. Unscrew sealing flange - belt pulley end.
11. Remove sealing flange; if necessary, loosen using light blows with a rubber headed hammer.
12. Drive out oil seal with sealing flange removed.
13. Remove sealant residue from cylinder block with a flat scraper.
14. Remove residual sealant on sealing flange using a rotating plastic brush (wear eye protection).
15. Clean sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.

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