Exhaust Camshaft Seal

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Seal puller - general usage 2085
Adapter 2085/2
Retainer 3036
Assembly tool T10071
Torque wrench (40-200 Nm) VAG 1332
puller T40001 with claw T40001/6 and claw T40001/7

Removing

-- Remove the toothed belt, refer to one of the following:

-- Loosen the camshaft gear. Use the 3036 to do so.

Fig 1: Identifying Use Of Counterhold On Camshaft Gear Using 3036 Retainer

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-- Remove the camshaft gear using the T40001, T40001/6 and the T40001/7.

Fig 2: Identifying Puller T40001, Claw T40001/6 And Claw T40001/7

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-- To guide the 2085, install the 2085/2 into the camshaft until seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Thread Adapter 2085/2

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-- Loosen the inner portion of the 2085 two rotations (approximately 3 mm) from the outer portion and secure with the knurled bolt.

-- Grease the threaded head of the 2085, position and screw into the oil seal as far as possible with forceful pressure.

Fig 4: Identifying Positioning And Screwing Of Bolt Into Oil Seal As Far As Possible With Forced Pressure

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-- Loosen the knurled bolt and turn the inner part against the camshaft until the seal is removed.

Installing

-- Do not oil the sealing lip of the seal.

-- Before installing, remove any remaining oil from the camshaft journal with a clean cloth.

-- Cover the groove on the camshaft end with adhesive tape.

-- Slide the dry seal carefully onto the camshaft end.

-- Place the T10071/1 on the camshaft end.

Fig 5: Identifying Guide Sleeve T10071/1 Placed On Camshaft Pin

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-- Slide the oil seal over the T10071/1 onto the camshaft end.

-- Remove the T10071/1.

-- Press in the seal until seated using the T10071. To do so, use the T10071/4.

Fig 6: Identifying Pressure Sleeve T10071 To Press In Seal Up To Stop

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-- Install the camshaft gear.

Note the installed position: The thin rib on the camshaft gear points outward -arrows- and the TDC marking for cylinder 1 is visible.

Fig 7: Identifying Camshaft Gear Thin Rib Toward Outside And TDC Marking Visible
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-- Insert the fitted key into the camshaft.

-- To tighten the bolt, hold the camshaft gear in place using the 3036. Tightening specification, refer to VALVETRAIN ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Fig 8: Identifying Use Of Counterhold On Camshaft Gear Using 3036 Retainer

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NOTE:

When turning the camshaft, the pistons may not be at TDC for any cylinder. Valves/pistons may be damaged.

Be sure the fitted key is properly seated.

-- Install the toothed belt, refer to one of the following:

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT .

The rest of the assembly is basically a reverse of the removal sequence.

-- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING .