Renewing inlet camshaft oil seal: VW Passat B5 1.8 (AUG, AWM, AWT)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

• Special tools named: T10071/5, T10071/3

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• Introduction of PTFE oil seals (identifying features: no circular spring, wider sealing lip). The sealing lip of this oil seal must not be oiled or greased.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Bring lock carrier into service position General body repairs50Body - front; lock carrier service position.
2. Pull connector off Hall sender (arrow).
3. Remove upper toothed belt guard.
4. Remove Hall sender housing.
5. Remove Hall sender washer and screen.

6. To guide seal extractor, screw bolt2085/1 fully into camshaft by hand.
7. Screw inner part of oil seal extractor2085 two turns (approx. 3 mm) out of outer part and lock using knurled screw.
8. Lubricate threaded head of oil seal extractor, place it in position and, exerting firm pressure, screw it into oil seal as far as possible.
9. Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against camshaft until oil seal is pulled out. [Note: Introduction of PTFE oil seals (identifying features: no circular spring, wider sealing lip). The sealing lip of this oil seal must not be oiled or greased.]
10. Fit guide sleeve T10071/5 onto camshaft journal.
11. Slide oil seal over guide sleeve onto camshaft journal.
12. Remove guide sleeve.
13. Press oil seal in onto stop with press sleeve T10071/3. To do this use bolt M8x60 (1).
14. Insert Hall sender screen into notch in inlet camshaft.
15. Install washer (cone facing outwards) and tighten securing bolt to 25 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
16. Install Hall sender housing and tighten to 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
17. Install upper toothed belt guard.
18. Attach Hall sender connector.

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