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

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-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If necessary, remove the turbocharger. Refer to TURBOCHARGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Insert the Cylinder Head Tensioning Device:VAS 6419 in the Engine and Gearbox Bracket VAS 6095A:VAS 6095A .

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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.

-- Align the Guide Plate:VAS 5161A/44 on the cylinder head at the same time pay attention to the marking:

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A - Exhaust Valves

E - Intake Valves

-- Secure the guide plate with the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Knurled Thumb Screws :VAS 5161/12 .

-- Position the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Punch :VAS 5161/3A on the valve spring and loosen the stuck valve keepers with a plastic mallet.

-- Install the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Retainer :VAS 5161/6 with the Guide Forks M6/M8 with Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Threaded Studs :VAS 5161/5 in the guide plate.

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-- Push the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Assembly Cartridge :VAS 5161/8A into the guide plate.

-- Engage the Valve Keeper Tool Kit - Pressure Fork :VAS 5161/2 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 keepers.

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

-- Release the pressure fork.

-- Remove the assembly cartridge.

-- Detach and remove the guide plate.

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

-- Remove the valve stem seal using the Puller - Valve Seal:3364 .

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