Valve Stem Seals, Removing And Installing, Cylinder Head Removed: Removing

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-- Insert the :VAS6419 in the :VAS6095A .

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-- Tension the cylinder head on the cylinder head tensioning device, as shown.

-- Connect the cylinder head tensioning device to compressed air.

-- Slide the air cushion with the lever -arrow- under the combustion chamber onto the valve stem seal that will be removed.

-- Let enough compressed air flow into the air cushion until it contacts the valve plate.

-- Check if the opening -arrow- is present.

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-- If necessary, rework the :VAS5161/19C -arrow- until the guide plate touches the cylinder head and the guide pin -1- is free.

-- Secure the guide plate with the :VAS5161/12 .

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-- Insert the :VAS5161/3 in the guide plate and loosen the stuck valve retainers with a plastic mallet.

-- Install the :VAS5161/6 with the Guide Forks M6/M8 with :VAS5161/5 in the guide plate.

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-- Push the :VAS5161/8A into the guide plate.

-- Engage the :VAS5161/2 at the engaging device and press the installation cartridge downward.

-- At the same time, turn the installation cartridge knurled bolt right until points engage in the valve retainers.

-- Move the knurled bolt left and right slightly. This presses the valve retainers apart and captures them in the assembly cartridge.

-- Release the pressure fork.

-- Remove the assembly cartridge.

-- Remove the guide plate and turn it aside.

-- Remove the valve spring and the valve spring retainer.

-- Remove the valve stem seal with the :3364 .

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