Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair

Valve Stem Seals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Assembly tool (2036)

• Removal tool (3047 A)

• Valve stem seal driver (3129)

• Lever (VW 541/1A)

• Pressure piece (VW 541/5)

Removing

(with cylinder head installed)

- Remove camshaft => [ Camshaft ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the valve lifters and place on running surface when setting down. Be careful not to switch valve lifters.

- Move piston for respective cylinder to Top Dead Center (TDC) position.

- Set the adjustable rod (2036) in place and adjust the mounting to the stud height.





- Remove the valve springs with the valve lever (VW 541/1A) and the press piece (VW 541/5).

• Support valves on piston head while doing this.

- Pull off valve stem seals using slide hammer (3047 A).





Installing

- Attach the plastic sleeves provided - A - to the respective valve stem. This will help avoid damage to new valve stem oil seal - B -.





- Insert new valve stem seal into seal driver (3129).

- Lubricate the sealing lip of the valve stem seal and carefully push onto the valve guide.

Further installation is performed in reverse order.