Removing And Installing Valve Stem Seal

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Insert VW special tool 3364 into rib of valve stem seal and pull out.

Fig 1: Inserting VW Special Tool (3364) Into Rib Of Valve Stem Seal

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Fit original valve spring support disc. Slide plastic assembly sleeve ($$ 6 mm) onto valve stem. Oil sealing lip and seating surface of valve stem seal, put on by hand and, with assembly mandrel (VW special tool 3365), gently tap as far as the stop on the valve guide. Remove plastic sleeve.

Fig 2: Fitting Original Valve Spring Support Disc

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Fig 3: Removing Plastic Sleeve

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