Valve Stem Seals, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the camshaft. Refer to CAMSHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the hydraulic valve lifter and lay it down with the contact surface facing down. Be careful not to switch valve lifters.

-- Remove the spark plug wires using the :T10112A .

-- Remove the spark plugs using the :3122B .

-- Move piston for that cylinder to "bottom dead center position".

-- Insert the :2036 and adjust the mounting to the stud height.

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-- Install the :VW653/3 in the spark plug thread.

-- Connect the pressure hose to compressed air at minimum 6 bar (87 psi).

-- Remove the valve springs using the :VW541/1A and :VW541/5 .

NOTE:

Tight valve retainers can be loosened by tapping lightly on the lever.

-- Remove the valve stem seals using the :3047A .

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