Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair

Valve Stem Seals

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Valve assembly tool (2036)

• Removal tool (3047 A)

• Valve stem seal driver (3129)

• Valve lever (VW 541/1 A)

• Pressure piece (VW 541/5)

Removing

(with cylinder head installed)

- Remove camshaft, refer to --> [ Camshaft ] Removal and Replacement.

- 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.

- Insert valve assembly tool (2036) and adjust mounting to stud height.





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

• Support valves on piston head while doing this.

- Pull off valve stem seals with valve seal removal tool (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 oil seal into valve stem seal driver (3129).

- Grease lip of valve stem oil seal and carefully slide onto valve guide.

- Install camshaft, refer to --> [ Camshaft ] Removal and Replacement.