Camshaft Oil Seal: Service and Repair

Front

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

Figure 71:

2. Hold camshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6847 while removing center bolt (Fig. 71).
3. Remove rear timing belt cover.

Figure 72:

4. Remove camshaft seal using Special Tool C-4679-A (Fig. 72).

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.

Figure 73:

2. Install camshaft seal into cylinder head using Special Tool MD-998306 until flush with head.
3. Install rear timing belt cover.

Figure 71:

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.