Camshaft Oil Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove front timing belt cover and timing belt.

Camshaft Sprocket-Removal/Installation:

2. Hold camshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6847 while removing center bolt.
3. Remove rear timing belt cover.

Camshaft Oil Seal-Removal:

4. Remove camshaft seal using Special Tool C-4679-A.

CAUTION: Do not nick shaft seal surface or seal bore.

INSTALLATION
1. Shaft seal surface must be free of varnish, dirt or nicks. Polish with 400 grit paper if necessary.

Camshaft Seal-installation:

2. Install camshaft seal into cylinder head using Special Tool MD-998306 until flush with head.
3. Install rear timing belt cover.
4. Install camshaft sprocket. While holding sprocket with Special Tool 6847, tighten center bolt to 101 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
5. Install timing belt and front covers.