2006 Jetta TDI rear main Seal

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msmith_9629

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2006 Jetta TDI
I have a 2006 Jetta and the rear main seal is leaking. I saw that it calls out for a special tool P/N T10134 to help press in the new seal and flange. Has any one done a rear main oil seal replacement without using this tool. I really dont want to spend the 300.00 to use the tool once.

Also anyone have any how to on replacing the rear main seal on the 2006 Jetta.

Thanks
 
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Chimney

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'00 Jetta TDI 5spd 275k => '06 Jetta TDI SE DSG (RIP 177k) => '13 Passat TDI SEL Premium
And not to sound too stupid, but what telltale sign would there be if the rear main seal was leaking/compromised on a 100K+ PD (besides the obvious oil stain on the earth below the car)?

For example, would one see a certain trail of oil on the subframe, or would the panzer plate/shield have oil pooled up (or not)? Are owners reporting certain symptoms around failing/failed seals?

TIA
 
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msmith_9629

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2006 Jetta TDI
Chimney said:
And not to sound too stupid, but what telltale sign would there be if the rear main seal was leaking/compromised on a 100K+ PD (besides the obvious oil stain on the earth below the car)?

For example, would one see a certain trail of oil on the subframe, or would the panzer plate/shield have oil pooled up (or not)? Are owners reporting certain symptoms around failing/failed seals?

TIA
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Mine had oil around the outside of it and inside the bellhousing in trans there was oil all around it.
 
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