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Removing and installing camshaft > < Vehicles up to 08.09

Golf Mk6

Vehicles from 09.09
   
Vehicles from 09.09
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Fitting tool -V.A.G 10-203-
t  Oil seal extractor -T10443-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331/-
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332/-
t  Bolt M12 x 1.5 x 75

Removing
–  Take toothed belt off camshaft and high-pressure pump → Chapter.
–  Remove camshaft pulley and hub → Chapter.
  Caution
If turned back too far, the internal pressure plate moves off the pressure screw. In this case the pressure plate must be pushed back onto the pressure screw.
–  »Gently« turn back the pressure screw of the seal extractor until you feel a slight resistance.
  Note
   
The clamps of the seal extractor contain grub screws. Only one of these grub screws -arrow- causes clamping; the others are permanently fixed.
  N15-10692
–  Apply the seal extractor straight, as shown, and clamp it in place by turning the grub screw -A-.
–  Turn in the pressure screw -B- until the seal has been pulled out.
Installing
  Note
The oil seal sealing lip must not be additionally oiled or greased.
–  Remove oil residue from camshaft journal using a clean cloth.
  N15-10691
–  Fit guide sleeve of fitting tool -10 - 203- onto camshaft as shown in illustration. The inscription on the seal faces outwards.
–  Carefully slide oil seal -1- over guide sleeve onto camshaft.
  A15-10684
–  Press seal in to stop using thrust piece from fitting tool 10-203 and bolt M12×1.5x75.
–  Install camshaft pulley and hub → Chapter.
–  Install toothed belt and adjust valve timing → Chapter.
  N15-0274

Removing and installing camshaft > < Vehicles up to 08.09