Removing And Installing Crankshaft Sealing Ring - Flywheel Side: Notes

CAUTION: When working on the engine, absolute cleanliness is essential. Even the smallest particles of dirt can damage engine components.

NOTE:

On vehicles with Tiptronic transmission, disconnect the battery, as the starter must be removed to separate the torque converter from the drive plate.
Note the work instructions for disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.
Disconnect the battery, see WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY .
Remove Tiptronic transmission. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSION .
Remove manual transmission. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSMISSION G 86 .
With the engine/transmission unit removed, uncouple the transmission.