Exhaust side

NOTE: Before attaching the valve assembly appliance, remove the two studs in the center of the cylinder head and the three upper studs (inlet side) for securing the cylinder head cover.

Screw pressure hose VW 653/3 with sealing ring finger-tight into spark plug thread of relevant cylinder, and maintain a constant pressure of at least 6 bar.
Attach valve assembly appliance 2036 as illustrated: use M6 x 40 bolts with large washers. See Fig 1.
Remove valve spring using valve lever VW 541/1 and thrust piece VW 541/5.
Take out valve spring and valve spring plate.
Disconnect from valve stem seal with 3047 A.

Fig 1: Compressing Valve Springs Using Valve Assembly Appliance 2036
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To prevent damage to new valve stem seals, place plastic sleeve -A- on the valve stem.
Lightly oil sealing lip.
Insert valve stem seal -B- (without oiling outside of seal) into installing tool 3129 and carefully push it down onto valve guide.

Fig 2: Removing Valve Stem Seals - Exhaust Side

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NOTE: When installing new valves, lightly oil valve stems before installing.