Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
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Rotate crankshaft by hand to set piston of appropriate cylinder to Bottom Dead Center (BDC).
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Attach compressed air hose to adaptor VW653/3.
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Install adaptor into spark plug hole hand tight
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Apply continuous air pressure of at least 6 bar (87psi).
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Install compressor tool 2036 and adjust to height of studs.
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Remove valve spring using valve lever VW541/1 and adaptor VW541/5 or equivalent.
NOTE: Tight valve keepers can be loosened by tapping lightly on valve lever VW541/1 with a hammer.
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Remove valve springs.
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Remove valve stem oil seal with slide hammer 3047 A.
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Fit plastic sleeve over valve keeper grooves on valve stem.
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Oil valve stem oil seal and slide carefully over plastic sleeve and onto valve guide.
CAUTION: Always use the plastic sleeve for installation of valve stem oil seals to protect the seal from being damage by the valve keeper
grooves.