Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Audi A6 C5

Note. During this procedure. No. 1. piston must be placed at Top Dead Center (TDC).

Scheme 42

Scheme 43

1. Remove sealing plug from hole in left side of cylinder block. Position crankshaft to Top Dead Center (TDC) for cylinder No. 1. Ensure TDC hole can be seen or felt through sealing plug hole. Install Crankshaft Holder (3242) into sealing plug hole to prevent crankshaft from rotating. see scheme 50
2. Remove timing belt. See «TIMING BELT»(ref-147486-S11057228442002091600000).
3. Using Seal Remover (3203), remove crankshaft seal. Unscrew inner part of Oil Seal Extractor (3202) 2 turns (about 3 mm) out of outer part and lock with knurled screw. see scheme 51
4. Lubricate thread head of oil seal extractor, place it in position while applying firm pressure screw it as far as into oil seal. Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part of extractor against crankshaft until oil seal has been extracted. see scheme 51