O-Rings, Gaskets, Seals
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta and 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- O-rings, gaskets and seals must be replaced.
- Seals are also called shaft seals.
- After removing gaskets, examine contact surface on housing/shaft for burr resulting from removal or for other signs of damage.
- Clean the housing separating surface thoroughly before assembling.
- Lightly coat the seals with ATF along outer circumference and along the sealing lip.
- Coat O-rings with transmission fluid before inserting to prevent crushing rings during installation.
- Do not use any other lubricants in the gear oil area. Otherwise there is a danger of malfunction of the transmission hydraulics.
- The open side of the seals point toward the fluid to be sealed in.
- When installing the new shaft seals, make sure the sealing lip does not run on the same point as the sealing lip of the old seal (use insertion depth tolerances).
- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to GUIDELINES FOR CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .