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Removing and installing camshaft oil seal for exhaust camshaft, gearbox end, type 2 — VW

Removing and installing camshaft oil seal for exhaust camshaft, gearbox end, type 2 on VW: 10 steps, engines CNLA, CRJA.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps 2 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018)

  • Special tools named: T10479/3, T10479/2, T10479/1

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  • Do not lubricate new seal.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 6 workshop diagrams for CNLA

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

Removing and installing camshaft oil seal for exhaust camshaft, gearbox end, type 2 — CNLA · diagram 1
Removing and installing camshaft oil seal for exhaust camshaft, gearbox end, type 2 — CNLA · diagram 2
Removing and installing camshaft oil seal for exhaust camshaft, gearbox end, type 2 — CNLA · diagram 3
Removing and installing camshaft oil seal for exhaust camshaft, gearbox end, type 2 — CNLA · diagram 4
Removing and installing camshaft oil seal for exhaust camshaft, gearbox end, type 2 — CNLA · diagram 5
Removing and installing camshaft oil seal for exhaust camshaft, gearbox end, type 2 — CNLA · diagram 6

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove toothed belt pulley for coolant pump .
  2. Carefully fit extractor hook T20143/1 between camshaft and seal (1).
  3. Lever out seal. [Note: Do not lubricate new seal.]
  4. Fit seal (1) over fitting sleeve T10479/3 onto guide sleeve T10479/2.
  5. Separate fitting sleeve and guide sleeve.
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  1. Fit guide sleeve T10479/2 with oil seal (2) centrally to camshaft.
  2. Locate guide sleeve on camshaft using bolt (1) for toothed belt pulley for coolant pump.
  3. Push seal onto camshaft and unbolt guide sleeve.
  4. Draw in seal (2) to stop using thrust piece T10479/1 and bolt (1) for toothed belt pulley for coolant pump.
  5. Install toothed belt pulley for coolant pump .
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.