4.3 Camshaft Oil Seal

To save disassembly, the camshaft oil seal can be removed using a seal extractor such as Volkswagen special tool no. 2085, shown in Fig. 4-6. The procedure that follows involves more disassembly and does not require special tools.

Fig. 4-6.

Oil seal extractor being used to remove camshaft oil seal.

To replace camshaft oil seal

1.	Remove the camshaft drive belt. For gasoline engines, see 4.2 Camshaft Drive Belt (except diesel engines). For diesel engines, see FUEL SYSTEM-DIESEL.

2.	Remove the cylinder head cover as described in 4.1 Cylinder Head Cover and Gasket.

3.	Remove the camshaft sprocket. Loosen the center sprocket bolt 1/2 turn and, using a soft-faced hammer, tap the sprocket loose. On all except 16-valve engines, take care also to remove the woodruff key from the shaft.

4.	On 16-valve engines only, remove the ignition distributor from the cylinder head, as described in IGNITION.

5.	Loosen the camshaft bearing caps in exact order as described in 4.5 Removing and Installing Camshaft, so that the camshaft is loose and free to move slightly.

6.	Lift slightly on the sprocket end of the camshaft and remove the oil seal. A small screwdriver may help to pry it loose. On 16-valve engines, use care not to disturb the camshaft drive chain at the other end of the cylinder head.

7.	Tighten the camshaft bearing caps in exact order as described in 4.5 Removing and Installing Camshaft.

8.	Install the cylinder head cover, with a new gasket, as described in 4.1 Cylinder Head Cover and Gasket. On 16-valve engines, first check to see that the markings on the camshaft chain sprockets are correctly aligned. See 4.5 Removing and Installing Camshaft.

9.

Lightly oil the seal lip and camshaft's sealing surface. Fit the seal into position, and carefully drive it into place until it is flush with the front of the cylinder head. Use care not to distort the seal as it is installed. For best results, use a seal driver such as Volkswagen special tool no. 10-203, shown in Fig. 4-7.

10.

Reinstall the camshaft drive belt sprocket. On 16-valve engines, one side of the integral key is curved. The curved part of the key faces the engine. Torque the sprocket bolt to 65 Nm (48 ft. lb.) on 16-valve engines. On all gasoline engines except 16-valve, torque the sprocket bolt to 80 Nm (59 ft. lb.). On diesel engines, torque the sprocket bolt to 45 Nm (33 ft. lb.).

Fig. 4-7.

Camshaft oil seal being installed. Inset shows parts of Volkswagen special tool no. 10-203.