Exhaust camshaft seal (gearbox side) - replace — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5U3, 5UC, 5UB

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• The seal lip does not require lubrication.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove the water pump toothed belt
2. Carefully insert the Puller T20143 between the exhaust camshaft and the seal (1).
3. Remove the seal.
4. If necessary, remove burrs on the outer region of exhaust camshaft grooves using a fine sandpaper (grit size 220...1000). [Note: The seal lip does not require lubrication.]
5. Fit the Assembly sleeve T10479/2 in the Assembly sleeve T10479/3.

6. Apply the new seal, in the direction of the (arrow), towards the Assembly sleeve T10479/2.
7. Separate the Assembly sleeve T10479/2 from the Assembly sleeve T10479/3, in the direction of the (arrow).
8. Install the Assembly sleeve T10479/2 with the seal (2) in the exhaust camshaft.
9. Compress with the Fitter T10479/1 until the seal is installed, using the fastening bolt (1) until touching it.
10. Install the exhaust camshaft sprocket .

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