Front Cam Seal Retainer - New Design

NUMBER: 09-008-00

GROUP: Engine

DATE: Jan. 12, 2001

SUBJECT:
Front Cam Seal Retention

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installation of a new component to assist cam seal retention.





MODELS:

NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A 1.8 OR 2.0L SOHC ENGINE.

DISCUSSION:
A new cam seal retainer has been released to retain the front cam seal on 1.8L or 2.0L SOHC engines. Whenever a cam seal is replaced, a retainer should be installed to provide positive retention.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. Upon engine re-assembly after front cam seal installation, install the retainer p/n 5016733AA using the inner cover fasteners as shown in (Fig. 1)

2. Torque the fasteners to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

3. Complete the re-assembly following the applicable service manual.

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