Genuine Volkswagen Rabbit Crankshaft Seal

Volkswagen Rabbit Crankshaft Seal Parts and Q&A

• Front Crank Seal
  070-103-051-A
  Q: How to replace the front Crankshaft Seal on Volkswagen Rabbit?

  A:

  In the case of the BPY engine, one should start by removing a Timing Belt and the sprocket of the crankshaft. Record the depth the seal went into the bore, then with a screwdriver or seal removal tool carefully pry it out being careful not to scratch the housing or damage the crankshaft. In case there is no seal removal tool, self-tapping screw may be utilized in aiding the prying out of the seal. Wipe the bore and grease the outer edge of the new seal with engine oil or multi-purpose grease and grease the seal lip. Insert a seal driver or a socket of slightly less diameter than the outer diameter of the seal into the seal and use a hammer to press the new seal in place and make sure it is installed squarely and to the same depth as before. Where needed, the front oil seal housing can be removed by removing the retaining fasteners, documenting where they were located, and this may facilitate the replacement of the seal. When the oil pan gasket is damaged when removing the housing, cut it along with the cylinder block edge as it will be covered with the RTV sealant. All of the mating surfaces should be a-cleaned before the front cover is installed and the scraper should be used to scrape off any gasket material especially on the aluminum front cover. Complete the oil sealing process by applying a bead of RTV sealant to the flange of the oil pan and then place the oil seal housing gasket over the dowels on the engine block and then put up the housing by lubricating the oil seal lip in advance to avoid dry starts. Slowly screw in the front oil seal housing bolts up to the recommended torque, and put the crankshaft sprocket and timing belt back together. Lastly, start the engine and test it by checking oil leakages at the front seal. CCTA and CBFA engines In the case of the CCTA and CBFA engines, the crankshaft pulley will be removed and the replacement of the seal will proceed in the same manner with the crankshaft pulley removed before replacing it.