Valve Stem Seals, Removing And Installing, Cylinder Head Installed: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Puller - Valve Seal :3364  for the intake side
  Fig 1: Identifying Puller - Valve 3364

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• Seal Installer - Valve Stem :3365  for the intake side
  Fig 2: Identifying Seal Installer - Valve Stem 3365

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• or (depending on the version/manufacturer of the valve stem seal) Fitting Tool :T40376/1  for intake side
  Fig 3: Exhaust side: Fitting Tool

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• Valve Stem Seal Driver :T40376/2A  for the exhaust side
• Valve Keeper Tool Kit :VAS 5161A  with the Guide Plate :VAS 5161A/38 
  Fig 4: Valve Keeper Tool Kit VAS5161A

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• Spark Plug Socket Adapter 3/8" :VAS 6919  , not illustrated
• Extracting Tool :T40429  for the exhaust side, not illustrated
• Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Adapter :T40012 
  Fig 5: Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Adapter

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• Wrench - 21mm :T40263 
  Fig 6: Identifying Wrench - 21Mm

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• Adapter :T40314 
  Fig 7: Adapter T40314

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Tool Preparation

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-- Tighten the M8 hex socket bolt with large bolt head diameter -arrows- (from the tool delivery package) on the bottom of the Valve Keeper Tool Kit - Guide Plate V6/V8 TFSI :VAS 5161A/38  as shown.

• The guide plate is centered to the cylinder head via the hex socket bolts.