How to replace the crankshaft seal at the timing chain end and the crankshaft seal at the flywheel driveplate end for 1.6 litre DOHC petrol engines on 2012 Audi A3?

In order to replace a timing chain ending oil seal, take off the crankshaft pulley and the old seal. Wipe off the cover and sleeve then attach the new seal with an expander or tubular drift. To assemble the flywheel driveplate end seal, take out the required parts, and align and properly tighten items. Re-fit the crankshaft speed sender and others.

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2012 Audi A3 Timing Cover Seal Part Number: 06L-103-085-B
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- Other Name: Seal
- Replaces: 06H-103-085-G, 06L-103-085
- Item Weight: 0.40 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 06L-103-085-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2012 Audi A3 Front Crank Seal Part Number: 038-103-085-E
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- Other Name: Seal
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 038-103-085
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 038-103-085-E
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Fits the following 2012 Audi A3 Submodels:
- TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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2012 Audi A3 Rear Main Seal Retainer Part Number: 06K-103-171-P
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- Other Name: Flange; Rear Main Seal, Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Replaces: 06K-103-171-A, 06K-103-171-F, 06H-103-171-F, 06H-103-171-A, 06K-103-171-G, 06K-103-171-H
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 06K-103-171-P
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2012 Audi A3 Submodels:
- Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

2012 Audi A3 Crankshaft Seal Parts and Q&A

Q: How to replace the crankshaft seal at the timing chain end and the crankshaft seal at the flywheel driveplate end for 1.6 litre DOHC petrol engines on 2012 Audi A3?
A: In order to replace a timing chain ending oil seal, take off the crankshaft pulley and the old seal. Wipe off the cover and sleeve then attach the new seal with an expander or tubular drift. To assemble the flywheel driveplate end seal, take out the required parts, and align and properly tighten items. Re-fit the crankshaft speed sender and others.