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Valve stem sealant - replace (cylinder head installed) — VW

Valve stem sealant - replace (cylinder head installed) on VW: 33 steps, engines CSEA, CWRA, CYTA. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

33 steps 3 engine codes engine codes merged from 2 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

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  • Make sure the rockers and support elements are not mixed up.
  • Risk of damages when installing valve stem gaskets. — Place the plastic sleeve (A), which is attached to the new valve stem gasket (B), in the valve stem.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

CSEACWRACYTA

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove the engine cylinder head cover with exhaust and inlet camshafts Cylinder head cover with exhaust and inlet camshafts - remove and install.
  2. Remove the rockers together with the support elements and place them on a clean surface.
  3. Make sure the rockers and support elements are not mixed up.
  4. Remove the Spark plugsQ with the Spark plug wrench3122B.
  5. Place the piston of the respective cylinder in the "“Lower Dead Centre”"position.
CSEA? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Attach the Plate VAS 5161/32 through the Bolts VAS 5161/12, in the engine cylinder head.
  2. Install the Flexible tubeVW 653/3 to the Spark plugQ mounting.
  3. Connect the Flexible tubeVW 653/3 with compressed air.
  4. Insert the Drift VAS 5161/3A into the Plate VAS 5161/32 and release secured valve cotters by hitting with a plastic hammer.
  5. Secure the Support VAS 5161/6 with Support VAS 5161/5 on the Plate VAS 5161/32.
  6. Install the Sleeve VAS 5161/32-2 along with the Compressor VAS 5161/32-1 and the Lever VAS 5161/2 in the Plate VAS 5161/32.
  7. Anchor the Lever VAS 5161/2 in the Support VAS 5161/6 and press the Compressor VAS 5161/32-1 downwards.
  8. Simultaneously turn the knurled bolt of the Compressor VAS 5161/32-1 towards the right, until the tips fit the valve cotters.
  9. Slightly move the knurled bolt, turning it to the left and right, separating the valve cotters and inserting them in the Compressor VAS 5161/32-1.
  10. Lift and remove the Lever VAS 5161/2.
  11. Remove the Compressor VAS 5161/32-1.
  12. Remove the valve spring with the valve spring plate.
  13. Remove the valve stem gasket with the Valve stem sealing pliers VAS 6770.
  14. ⚠ Risk of damages when installing valve stem gaskets. — Place the plastic sleeve (A), which is attached to the new valve stem gasket (B), in the valve stem.
  15. Lubricate the valve stem sealing lip.
  16. Slide the valve stem gasket over the plastic sleeve.
  17. Carefully fit the valve stem seal with the Seal fitter 3365 in the valve guide.
  18. Remove the plastic bushing.
  19. Press the Compressor VAS 5161/32-1 from upwards to downwards over the Insertion device VAS 5161/32-3 and collect the valve cotters.
  20. Install the valve spring and respective plate; valve spring installation position
  21. Install the Plate VAS 5161/32 through the Bolts VAS 5161/12, in the engine cylinder head.
  22. Attach the Support VAS 5161/6 with the Fuse VAS 5161/5 in the Plate VAS 5161/32, as illustrated in the figure.
  23. Install the Sleeve VAS 5161/32-2 along with the Compressor VAS 5161/32-1 and the Lever VAS 5161/2 in the Plate VAS 5161/32.
  24. Anchor the Lever VAS 5161/2 in the Support VAS 5161/6 and press the Compressor VAS 5161/32-1 downwards.
  25. Pull the knurled bolt of the Compressor VAS 5161/32-1 upwards, turning it left and right. This allows installing the valve cotters.
  26. Relieve pressure in the Lever VAS 5161/2 while the knurled bolt is still pulled.
  27. Repeat this procedure for all valves.
  28. Install the engine cylinder head cover with exhaust and inlet camshafts Cylinder head cover with exhaust and inlet camshafts - remove and install.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.