11 34 560 Replacing all valve stem seals (N51)

Special tools required:

11 1 480
11 6 380

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Firmly press special tool 11 1 480 onto old valve stem seals.

Detach valve stem seal from valve stem by turning and simultaneously pulling special tool 11 1 480.

Installation:

Insert all Valves.

Fig 1: Special Tool (11 1 480)

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NOTE: For use on the N51 engine, special tool 11 6 380 must be re-machined according to the sketch with a 10mm dia. drill bit to a depth of B = approx. 23 mm.

This modification has already been taken into account for reordering.

Fig 2: Special Tool (11 6 380)

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IMPORTANT: Different diameters at valve stem.

All valve stem seals are color-coded.

For 5 mm dia. valves, the valve stem seal is marked red or brown.

For 6 mm dia. valves, the valve stem seal is marked green or light green.

Fig 3: Valve Stem Seal Mark

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Installation:

Fit the mounting sleeves (plastic sleeves) contained in the delivery specification on the valve stem end.

Lubricate mounting sleeve.

Press on valve stem seal by hand with special tool 11 6 380 as far as it will go.

Fig 4: Special Tool (11 6 380) And Installation Direction

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Assemble engine.