Changing gearbox input shaft seals, ect and crank seal

[GTD.]

Whilst the box is out to do the clutch I have decided to replace the seals so the gear box and engine wont leak on to the new clutch (old clutch was warn with no contamination even though the crank seal was leaking a bit)

I haven't got the proper tool for the crankshaft seal as I my local VW garage cant seem to find it on the system (VW2003 tool?) got a Victor Rienz radial shaft seal and a new gasket for the sealing flange so was going to try a large cream/yoghurt ect tub like this to reinstall the sealing flange.



I ordered a now push rod seal (020 311 108 A) a push rod guide bush (020 311 107 D) a main shaft / input shaft  seal (020 311 113) and a main shaft / input shaft needle bearing (002 311 125 A)

I've carefully removed the push rod seal with a 7mm spanner, what's the best way to remove  and reinstall the guide bush (I was thinking an easiout and then use a deep socket to drift it back in? possibly whilst the push rod is installed?)

Can the main shaft seal be removed and installed with out stripping down the box? also can I replace the needle bearing without stripping down the box? Cant find how to do these in the Bentley manual.

Although its more engine related how do I remove the sealing flange?

I've removed the 6 bolts fastening it to the block and the two though the sump but its just wiggling about

[burn_your_money]

You're doing the exact same things I need to do to my car. I just got all the parts in on friday, I'll let you know what I find out as I go along

[fatmobile]

Hey, that's a picture of my special tool :lol:
 

Can the main shaft seal be removed and installed with out stripping down the box?

 Yeah, drill a hole in it and stick a screw in it. Pull it out with a hammer.

Although its more engine related how do I remove the sealing flange?

I've removed the 6 bolts fastening it to the block and the two though the sump but its just wiggling about

 You lost me on this one,... what sealing flange has 6 bolts holding it to the block? ,... and 2 through the sump?

[saurkraut]

what sealing flange has 6 bolts holding it to the block

Main seal??

[dieselweasel]

GTD, here's a DIY from the 020 wizard Broke:

http://www.brokevw.com/

His site has info on the pushrod bushing re and re, also loads of other good stuff.  When I did it, I used a long piece of 3/8" rod to drive out the bushing.  Need to get a new release bearing and a cap for the end of the tranny.