Volkswagen Fox 2004 Workshop Manual page 25

– Remove crankshaft gear. To do this, lock gear with the Lock
-3415- .
– Drain engine oil.
– Remove crankcase
– Loosen front seal flange.
– Remove sealing flange, and release by tapping slightly with a
rubber headed hammer, if necessary.
– Remove seal residues on engine block with a flat spatula.
– Cover oil seal with a clean cloth.
– Remove the sealant residues from the sealing flange with a
rotary plastic brush (use eye protection).
– Clean the sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and
grease.
2.2.2 Installation
Note
Observe the sealant expiration date.
♦
The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes after ap‐
♦
plying the sealant.
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2. Crankshaft flanges and flywheel - remove and install
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