Exhaust camshaft gasket - replace — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

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• It is not necessary to lubricate the new gasket's sealing lip.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Release the camshaft toothed belt Remove the camshaft toothed belt.
2. Remove the engine console. Engine console - remove and install
3. Remove the bolt (2) and remove the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
4. Remove the gasket (1) with the Puller T20143/1. [Note: It is not necessary to lubricate the new gasket's sealing lip.]
5. Fit the Assembly sleeve T10478/2 and the Assembly sleeve T10478/3 in the direction of the (arrow).

6. Apply the new seal, in the direction of the (arrow), in the Assembly sleeve T10478/2.
7. Remove the Assembly sleeve T10478/3 in the direction of the (arrow).
8. Install the Assembly sleeve T10478/2 with the seal (1) in the exhaust camshaft.
9. Compress with the Fitter T10478/1A through the exhaust camshaft adjuster's fastening bolt (2), until touching it.
10. Install the drive belt and adjust the distribution times.
11. Install the engine console. Engine console - remove and install

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