Golf Mk6
| Assembly overview - valve gear |
Note| Cylinder heads with cracks between the valve seats may be used without reducing engine life, provided the cracks are small and not more than 0.5 mm wide. |
| 1 - | Seal |
| q | Do not additionally oil or grease the oil seal sealing lip. |
| q | Before installing, remove residual oil from camshaft journal using a clean cloth. |
| q | To install, mask off groove on camshaft taper (e.g. using Sellotape) |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
| 2 - | 10 Nm |
| 3 - | 10 Nm |
| 4 - | Retaining frame |
| q | Observe sequence when loosening and tightening → Chapter. |
| q | Seal using silicone adhesive sealant -D 176 501 A1-. |
| 5 - | Exhaust camshaft |
| 6 - | Inlet camshaft |
| 7 - | Roller rocker finger |
| q | Mark installation position. |
| q | Do not interchange. |
| q | Check roller bearing for ease of movement. |
| q | Oil contact surface. |
| 8 - | Hydraulic compensation element |
| q | Mark installation position. |
| q | Lubricate contact surfaces before installing. |
| 9 - | Valve |
| q | Do not rework. Only lapping in is permitted. |
| q | Mark installation position for re-installation. |
| q | Valve dimensions → Chapter. |
| q | Checking valve guides → Chapter. |
| 10 - | Cylinder head |
| q | See note → Chapter. |
| q | Removing and installing → Chapter |
| 11 - | Valve stem seal |
| 12 - | Valve spring |
| 13 - | Valve spring plate |
| 14 - | Valve cotter |
| 15 - | Cap |
| q | Renew. |
