Installing the left Valvetronic servomotor (cylinder head removed)

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The work must be performed with vehicle care to prevent component damage.

If necessary, lever the radial shaft seal (1) out of the cylinder head using a commercially available tool.

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Replace radial shaft seal (1) at front.
Parts: Radial shaft seal
Grease the gearing on the worm drive in area (2) using lubricating grease.
Parts: lubricating grease
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS

Lubricating grease Longtime PD-1 400 g, Cartridge 83192160340

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Turn the Valvetronic servomotor (1) evenly with the shaft (2) across the gearing of the worm drive as far as it will go.
Secure screws (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Valvetronic servomotor on cylinder head
M6x16-8.8	Tightening torque	9.6 Nm

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