Special Tools

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools -- Valve Stem Seals With Cylinder Head Removal

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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
Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19c VAS 5161/19C
Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095
Cylinder Head Tensioning Device VAS 6419

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools - Valve Stem Seals, Replacing

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Spark Plug Removal Tool 3122B
Puller - Valve Seal 3364
Seal Installer - Valve Stem 3365
Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Adapter T40012
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50 Nm VAG 1331
Valve Cotter Tool Kit VAS 5161A
Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19B VAS 5161/19B

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools -- Camshaft Timing Chain (With New Tools)

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Assembly Tool T10352/2 part of Central Valve Assembly Tool T10352
Counterhold - Vibration Damper T10355
Locking Pin (3 pc.) T40011
Chain Tensioner Lever T40243
Tensioner Locking Tool T40267
Camshaft Locks T40271

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Dial Gauge Adapter T10170A

Fig 4: Identifying Dial Gauge Adapter T10170A
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Press Piece - Timing Chain Cover T10368

Fig 5: Identifying Thrust Piece T10368
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Assembly Tool T10531

Fig 6: Identifying Assembly Tool
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Adapter T40266

Fig 7: Identifying Assembly Tool T40266
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Compression Tester Kit - Adapter 5A VAG 1381/5A

Fig 8: Identifying Adapter VAG 1381/5A
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Compression Tester Kit - Adapter 6 VAG 1763/6 (replaces Fuel Injection Gauge Kit - CO Adapter VAG 1381/1).
Compression Tester Kit VAG 1763

Fig 9: Identifying Compression Tester Kit VAG 1763
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Dial Gauge - 0-10mm VAS 6079

Fig 10: Identifying Dial Gauge
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Engine Bung Set VAS 6122

Fig 11: Identifying Engine Bung Set
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Dial Gauge Set VAS 6341

Fig 12: Identifying Dial Gauge Set VAS 6341
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Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6362

Fig 13: Identifying Hose Clip Pliers
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Dial Gauge Holder VW 387

Fig 14: Identifying Dial Gauge Holder
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