Seals And Gaskets

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Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal Sealing Lips

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

After removing gaskets and seals, always inspect the contact surfaces on the housing or shaft for burrs or damage resulting from removal.
Before installing the seals, lightly oil the outer diameter and fill the space between the sealing lips -arrow- halfway with Sealing Grease:G 052 128 A1 .
The open side of the gaskets point toward the fluid to be sealed in.
Only use DSG^® transmission fluid. Other lubricants cause malfunctions.
Check the oil level in the all wheel drive clutch after replacing gaskets, O-rings and seals.