Work sequence

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool - VW 387 Installed

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Insert valve into valve guide. Valve stem end must be flush with guide. Due to slight difference in stem diameters, ensure that only an intake valve is used in an intake guide and an exhaust valve in an exhaust guide.
Measure lateral play.