Valve Stem Seals, Removing And Installing, Cylinder Head Removed: Removing

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-- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Insert the Cylinder Head Tensioning Device: VAS6419 in the Engine and Gearbox Bracket VAS6095A: VAS6095A .

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-- Tension the cylinder head on the cylinder head tensioning device, as shown.

-- Connect the cylinder head tensioning device to compressed air.

-- Slide the air cushion with the lever -arrow- under the combustion chamber onto the valve stem seal that will be removed.

-- Let enough compressed air flow into the air cushion until it contacts the valve plate.

-- Check if the opening -arrow- is present.

Fig 1: Identifying Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19c VAS5161/19C

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-- If necessary, rework the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19C: VAS5161/19C -arrow- until the guide plate contacts the cylinder head and the guide pin -1- is free.

-- Align the guide plate on the cylinder head at the same time pay attention to the markings:

A -

Exhaust Valves

E -

Intake Valves

-- Secure the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19C: VAS5161/19C using the Valve Cotter Tool Kit Knurled Thumb Screws M6: VAS5161/12 .

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-- Position the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Punch: VAS5161/3A on the valve spring and loosen the stuck valve retainers with a plastic mallet.

-- Install the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Retainer: VAS5161/6 with the Guide Forks M6/M8 with Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Threaded Studs: VAS5161/5 in the guide plate.

Fig 2: Identifying Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Guide Plate 19c VAS5161/19C

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-- Push the Valve Cotter Tool Kit - Assembly Cartridge: VAS5161/8A into the guide plate.

-- Engage the Valve Keeper Tool Kit - Pressure Fork: VAS5161/2 at the engaging device and press the installation cartridge downward.

-- At the same time, turn the installation cartridge knurled bolt right until points engage in the valve retainers.

-- Move the knurled bolt left and right slightly. This presses the valve retainers apart and captures them in the assembly cartridge.

-- Release the pressure fork.

-- Remove the assembly cartridge.

-- Detach and remove the guide plate.

-- Remove the valve spring and the valve spring retainer.

-- Remove the valve stem seal with the Puller - Valve Seal: 3364 .

Fig 3: Identifying Valve Seal Removal Tool 3364

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