What steps are involved in removing and replacing the rear crankshaft seal, transaxle, flywheel/driveplate, and rear oil seal housing on 2004 Volkswagen Passat?

In order to install the rear oil seal and housing, remove the transaxle and the flywheel/driveplate. Wipe down the surfaces prior to application of a fresh gasket. Install RTV sealant or original solid gasket. Install the housing, lubricate the seal lip and tighten the bolts evenly, after curing periods prior to the addition of oil.

Genuine 2004 Volkswagen Passat Crankshaft Seal

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2004 Volkswagen Passat Crank Seal Part Number: 068-103-085-E
$20.12 MSRP: $32.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal; Front Seal
- Replaces: 068-103-085-A, 026-103-085-E, 026-103-085-F
- Item Weight: 0.10 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 068-103-085-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, CL, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2004 Volkswagen Passat Rear Main Seal Part Number: 021-103-051-C
$126.13 MSRP: $176.65
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- Other Name: Seal; Front Seal, Rear Main Seal
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 021-103-051
- Item Weight: 0.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 021-103-051-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 3.6, GT, SE, SEL Premium, VR6, W8 | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2004 Volkswagen Passat Crankshaft Seal Parts and Q&A

Q: What steps are involved in removing and replacing the rear crankshaft seal, transaxle, flywheel/driveplate, and rear oil seal housing on 2004 Volkswagen Passat?
A: In order to install the rear oil seal and housing, remove the transaxle and the flywheel/driveplate. Wipe down the surfaces prior to application of a fresh gasket. Install RTV sealant or original solid gasket. Install the housing, lubricate the seal lip and tighten the bolts evenly, after curing periods prior to the addition of oil.