Renewing oil seal for balancer shaft (inlet side): VW Jetta VI (CPKA, CPLA, CPPA, CPRA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

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• The drive sprocket bolt has a left-hand thread.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove toothed belt for coolant pump .
2. Remove bolt (2).
3. Detach drive sprocket (1) for toothed belt for coolant pump.
4. Press screwdriver (1) firmly onto section (2) of oil seal (arrow B).
5. Lever out oil seal (arrow A).

6. Clean contact surface and sealing surface.
7. Lubricate sealing surface of balancer shaft (2) with gear oil.
8. Fit oil seal (1) onto balancer shaft. [Note: The drive sprocket bolt has a left-hand thread.]
9. Apply thrust piece T10353/1 to oil seal (1) and press into cylinder block as far as stop using bolt (2) (take care not to tilt oil seal).
10. Fit toothed belt for coolant pump .
11. Replenish coolant .

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