Removing and installing camshaft oil seal

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Fitting tool - V.A.G 10-203-
• Seal puller - 3240-
• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331/-
• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332/-
• Use bolt M12 x 1.5 x 75 -10203-.

»Carry out the following work sequence«

Removing

• Removed toothed belt from camshaft and high-pressure pump ⇒ 2.1.1 Removing and installing engine bracket.
• Remove camshaft sprocket and hub ⇒ 3.5 Removing and installing camshafts.

• Insert thrust piece -3240/1- into camshaft.
• Unscrew inner part of oil seal extractor - 3240/1- 2 turns (approx. 3 mm) from the outer part and lock in position with the knurled screw.

• Lubricate threaded head of oil seal extractor, place it in position and, exerting firm pressure, screw it into oil seal as far as possible.
• Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against camshaft until oil seal is pulled out.

Installing

• Remove oil residues from camshaft journal using a clean cloth.

• Fit guide sleeve -10-203- onto camshaft as shown in illustration.
• Carefully slide oil seal -1- over guide sleeve onto camshaft.

• Press seal in using thrust piece of fitting tool - 10 - 203-.
• Install camshaft sprocket and hub ⇒ 3.5 Removing and installing camshafts.
• Install toothed belt and adjust the valve timing ⇒ 2.1.1 Removing and installing engine bracket.