Here are some additional tips that will help you have a successful O-ring installation.
One way to recognize an improperly installed seal is by checking whether or not there is uneven shearing of the rubber after use. If this is evident, adjust by aligning the installation tools properly before pressing the seal into place.
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Special exceptions still apply within the Volkswagen group. With PTFE oil seals, an aluminium or plastic housing is used in many different engine series. The Top Dead Centre (TDC) signal is no longer measured at the flywheel, but directly using a sensor on the rear crankshaft flange and integrated sensor in the oil seal. Special procedures and tools must be used for the disassembly and assembly of these parts.
The last step involves the actual pressing-in of the seal. There are tools and tool kits available that can help with seal installation. Their biggest benefit is that they apply a very uniform force to the seal case, eliminating the possibility of the seal seating in any way other than flush.