Valve Stem Oil Seals: Removal
- Remove camshaft, valve adjusting disc and cam follower. Remove spark plug of cylinder to be serviced. Place piston of cylinder to be serviced at bottom of its stroke.
- Install air hose and adapter (VW 653/3) in spark plug hole and apply air pressure. Do not remove air pressure until valve spring components are reassembled.
- Using valve spring compressor (VW 541), compress valve spring and remove keepers, retainer and springs. Lift seal off valve stem.