Audi A4: Input Shaft Double Shaft Seal, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal -T20143-
• Thrust Piece -T40300-

• Clutch, engaging bearing and slave cylinder removed. Refer to → Chapter "Dual Clutch, Removing and Installing".

- With the Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal -T20143- carefully remove the seal -arrow- from the housing.

- A waved washer -arrow- is located behind the seal, it does not need to be replaced.

  Note

Pay attention to the installed position.

- Drive in the new seal to the stop using the Thrust Piece -T40300-.

- Install the clutch. Refer to → Chapter "Dual Clutch, Removing and Installing".

Input Shaft Seal, Replacing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal -T20143-
• Assembly Sleeve -T40308-
• Thrust Piece -T50038-

Removing

• The clutch is installed.

  Caution

There is a risk of damaging the clutch from mishandling.

The shaft seal can only be replaced when the clutch is installed. Refer to → Anchor

- Pry out the shaft seal -arrow- carefully with the Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal -T20143-.

  Note

Do not damage the contact surface on the shaft.

Installing

- Place the Assembly Sleeve -T40308- on the drive axle.

- Drive in the new seal with the Thrust Piece -T50038- in the clutch housing until it stops.

- Remove the Assembly Sleeve -T40308-.

Special Tools

Puller - Input Shaft -T40050-

Pressure Stand -T40099-

Puller - Clutch Module -T40176-

Shop Crane -VAS6100-

Puller - Crankshaft/Power Steering Seal -T20143-

Guide Pins - Gearbox -T40288-

Thrust Piece -T40300-

Assembly Sleeve -T40308-

Thrust Piece -T50038-

Engine Support Bridge - Additional Hooks (2 pc.) -10-222A/2-

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