Elring 012.370 Engine Crankshaft Seal - Rear

Elring 012.370 Crankshaft Seal Overview

The Elring 012.370 engine crankshaft seal is built for rear or transmission-end applications where a precise seal is critical. It uses PTFE and ACM materials, a housing design, and a supplied mounting sleeve to support accurate installation on select Volkswagen and Audi engines.

Compatible With Volkswagen Jetta, Audi TT, Audi A4, and related models across multiple years, this crankshaft seal is specified with an 85.0 mm inside diameter and left-hand twist swirl type for the listed applications.

Key Features

• PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and ACM (polyacrylate rubber) construction
• 85.0 mm inside diameter for the listed engine applications
• Housing type design for controlled sealing support
• IWD radial shaft seal design
• Includes mounting sleeve for installation alignment
• LD swirl type / left-hand twist specification where noted

Detailed Product Description

Elring 012.370 is an engine crankshaft seal used at the rear or transmission side on select Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. The PTFE sealing surface is paired with ACM rubber to handle demanding crankshaft sealing conditions, while the housing-style design helps maintain proper seal positioning. This part number, 012.370, is listed for applications such as Volkswagen Jetta, Audi TT, Audi A4, Audi S3, and Volkswagen Golf models with the specified 85 mm inner diameter and left-hand twist configuration.

This part cross-references Victor Reinz 81-90010-00 and PERFECTION 37745 for the same application.

What This Seal Helps Address

• Engine oil leakage at the crankshaft rear seal area
• Oil seepage at the transmission-end crankshaft interface
• Seal wear from age, heat, and crankshaft rotation
• Improper sealing after service on the rear main seal area
• Fitment issues when the correct 85 mm left-hand twist seal is required

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the engine code, seal location, and transmission-end or rear application before ordering.
• Use the supplied mounting sleeve to protect the PTFE sealing lip during installation.
• Confirm the 85.0 mm inside diameter and left-hand twist swirl type match the vehicle specification.
• Inspect the crankshaft sealing surface for wear, scoring, or contamination before installation.
• Follow the vehicle service procedure for seal orientation and seating depth.

Quality Assurance

Elring is a recognized sealing-system manufacturer, and this crankshaft seal is built to OE-style dimensional and material specifications for the listed applications. Part number 012.370 is engineered for precise fitment on supported Volkswagen and Audi models.