300E (124.030) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1986)
Valve Guide Seal: Service and Repair
Replacing valve stem seals
Preceding work:
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Valve spring removed.
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Pull off valve stem seals (59) pull off with pliers, special tool 606 589 90 37 90
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Check surface of valve stems (visual or finger check). Replace valves with rough stem surface or burrs.
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Fit protective sleeve (2) onto valve.
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Oil valve stem seals (59)
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Press valve stem seals (59) on by hand
Caution! Pay attention to different valve stem seals for the inlet and exhaust valves; see "Valve stem seal versions"
Special Tools
Notes:
Exhaust and inlet valve stem seals and assembly sleeves are supplied as a repair kit.
The assembly sleeves must be used in order to avoid damage to the valve stem seals.
Valve stem seal versions
Distinguishing features: