Renewing crankshaft sealing flange -vibration damper side- — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

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• Cut off tube nozzle at forward marking (∅ of nozzle approx. 3 mm).
• Renew securing bolt for vibration damper.Tighten securing bolt using torque wrenchV.A.G 1601.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📐 25 workshop diagrams for AQP

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

📋 Procedure

1. Remove poly V-belt .
2. For assembly work, secure engine to engine and gearbox supportVAS 6095.
3. Remove vibration damper. To do this, lock vibration damper using counterhold T10069.
4. Remove sump
5. Unbolt sealing flange.

6. Remove remaining sealant from sealing surfaces.
7. Remove oil residue from crankshaft journal using clean cloth.
8. Cut off tube nozzle at forward marking (∅ of nozzle approx. 3 mm).
9. Apply sealant bead of about 2…3 mm as shown (arrows) to clean sealing surface of sealing flange. [Note: Before applying sealant bead, cover sealing ring with a clean cloth.The sealing compound bead must not be thicker that 2…3 mm. Otherwise excessive sealing compound will enter the sump and may block the oil suction pipe strainer.Observe expiry date of sealing compound.The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes after applying the silicone sealant.]
10. Push guide sleeve T10215/1(1) at front onto crankshaft journal (3).
11. Now slide sealing flange with oil seal (2) carefully over guide sleeve.
12. Bolt sealing flange to crankcase.
13. Install sump . [Note: Renew securing bolt for vibration damper.Tighten securing bolt using torque wrenchV.A.G 1601.]
14. Install vibration damper and lock with counterhold T10069.
15. Tighten new securing bolt to 100 Nm + 1/2 turn (180°) further. — 100 Nm (74 lb-ft)
16. Install poly V-belt .

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