11 34 560 Replacing all valve stem seals (M52 / S52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

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(cylinder head removed)

Preliminary tasks are described in DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING CYLINDER HEAD . Remove all valve springs.

Remove valve stem seal with special tool 11 1 480.

Fig 1: Removing Valve Stem Seal With Special Tool 11 1 480

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Lubricate valve stem with oil and insert valve. Fit special tool 11 1 960.

Fig 2: Fitting Special Tool 11 1 960

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Coat new valve stem seal (1) with oil and install.

Press valve stem seal firmly home by hand with special tool 11 1 200.

Fig 3: Pressing Valve Stem Seal Firmly Home

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