Camshaft oil seals, replacing

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Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: Special Tool - Oil Seal Extractor Lever VW 681

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VW681 Extractor lever

Fig 2: T10053 Assembly Tool

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T10053 Assembly tool

Removing

Remove toothed belt. Refer to Toothed belt, removing and installing .
Mark installed position of camshaft gears for re-installation.
Remove camshaft gears.

NOTE:

In case of leaks of one shaft seal, replace sealing rings at both cylinder heads.
Be careful not to damage seating surface when pressing out sealing rings.

Fig 3: Installing Camshaft Sealing Rings Using VW681 Extractor Lever

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Install camshaft sealing rings using VW681 extractor lever.
Clean seating surfaces.

Installing

Fig 4: Pressing In Sealing Ring For Camshaft Gear Flush To Housing Using T10053 Assembly Tool And Bolt

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Press in sealing ring for camshaft gear flush to housing using T10053 assembly tool and bolt -1-.
Install toothed belt (adjust timing). Refer to Installing (adjusting valve timing) .