New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
Camshaft: Service and Repair
Camshafts
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Torque wrench (5-50 Nm) (VAG 1331)
‹› Hand drill with plastic brush attachment
‹› Protective eyewear
‹› Sealant (D 154 103 A1)
Removing
‹› Sealing surfaces on the bottom of the guide frame and top of the cylinder head must not be reworked.
‹› Camshaft bearings are integrated in cylinder head or in guide frame. Before removing guide frame, chain sprockets of camshafts must be removed.
‹› If the guide frame was loosened, the sealing plugs must be replaced.
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Secure the camshafts and remove the sprocket and actuator from the camshafts. Refer to => [ Valve Timing, Adjusting ] See: Cylinder Head
Assembly/Adjustments.
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Remove the (T40070).
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Remove the guide frame bolts evenly from the outside toward the inside and remove the guide frame.
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Carefully remove the camshaft and place it on a clean surface.
Installing
CAUTION!
To prevent injuries from shavings, wear protective goggles and protective clothing.
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Remove the remainder of sealant from the guide frame (out of the grooves as well) and from the cylinder head using a rotating plastic brush.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no sealant residue enters the engine.
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Clean the sealing surfaces, they must be free of oil and grease.
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Oil the journal surfaces of the camshafts.
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Place the guide frame on a soft surface.