removing rear crank seal? [5kcstq]

[Phil Payne]

> I found this post suggesting removal of the whole aluminum flange in
> order to remove the rear seal.

You might as well, because a new one from Audi will come in its own flange.  This is a minor
irritation, since you're supposed to place the new seal on a different part of the crank to
the old one.  Audi has cemented the new seal sch that thi shappens the first time - but if the
seal you take out is an integral part of the flange then you have to displace the new one
slightly.  Two or more gaskets is one idea.

>  "While one is in there", it is
> possible to replace the oil pump as well.  How practical is
> preventative replacement of the oil pump?

Very practical, but usually pointless.  Failure is very rare.  I'd suggest spending the time
and money around the oil cooler area.

> Is this the easiest or best way to remove the rear seal?  I see the
> crooked tool pictured in the Bentley to pull the seal out.  I'm not
> against buying that tool.  Where can I find it?  It is not listed on
> the Zelenda website.

Forget it.  An empty flange with no seal in it is no use to you.

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