Front Engine Plate: Service and Repair

Sealing Flange, Vibration Damper Side

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Counter-Holder Tool (T10069)

• Assembly Tool (T10215)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1601)

• Torque Wrench (40-200 Nm) (V.A.G 1332)

Removing

• To remove the sealing flange, the engine must be removed. Refer to => [ Removing ] Removing.

- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.

- For repair work, the engine should be secured to the (VAS 6095). Refer to => [ Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder ] Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder.

- Remove the vibration damper. To do so, lock the vibration damper using the (T10069).





- Remove the oil pan. Refer to => [ Oil Pan ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the sealing flange bolts and flange.

- Remove the sealant residue from the sealing surfaces.

Installing

- Before installing, remove any remaining oil from the end of the crankshaft with a clean cloth.

- Cut the tube nozzle at the front mark (nozzle diameter approximately 3 mm).





- Apply a bead of sealant, approximately 2 to 3 mm as shown - arrows - onto the clean sealing surface of the sealing flange.

• Cover the seal with a clean cloth before applying the sealant bead.

• The sealant bead must not be thicker than 2 to 3 mm or the excess sealant could get into the oil pan and clog the oil intake pipe strainer.

• Note the expiration date of the sealant.

• The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes after application of the sealant.

- Install the (T10215/1) - 1 - on the crankshaft - 3 -.

- Slide the sealing flange with the seal - 2 - carefully over the (T10215/1).

- Install the sealing flange bolts.





- Install the oil pan. Refer to => [ Oil Pan ] Service and Repair.

- Install the vibration damper. Refer to => [ Loosening and Tightening
the Vibration Damper Bolt ] Description and Operation.

- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to => [ Ribbed Belt ] Ribbed Belt.