Valve Shaft Seals, Removing And Installing, Cylinder Removed: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Puller - Valve Seal 3364
Seal Installer - Valve Stem 3365
Valve Cotter Tool Kit VAS 5161A with Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19C VAS 5161/19C or as an alternative Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19B VAS 5161/19B
Engine and Transmission Holder VAS 6095
Cylinder Head Tensioning Device VAS 6419

Reworking the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19C VAS 5161/19C:

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19B VAS 5161/19B

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE: In place of the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19C VAS 5161/19C, the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19B VAS 5161/19B may also be used. To do this, the following reworking must be completed as follows:

-- Lengthen the long opening to 2 mm (0.0787 in.) as shown.

NOTE: To use this, the guide plate is only attached to the cylinder head with a knurled bolt.