Camshaft Oil Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do Not Rotate the camshaft or crankshaft when timing belt is removed damage to the engine may occur.

1. Remove front timing belt cover, timing belt and tensioner assembly.

Modification To Special Tool:

2. Remove camshaft sprocket bolt, with the Modified Special Tool C-4687-1.
3. Hold camshaft sprocket with modified tool while removing bolt. Remove sprocket from camshaft.
4. Remove rear timing belt cover.

Removing Camshaft Oil Seal:

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

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

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

INSTALLATION

Installing Camshaft Seal:

1. Install camshaft seal flush with cylinder head using Special Tool MD 998306.
2. Install rear timing belt cover.
3. Install camshaft sprocket retaining bolt. Hold camshaft sprocket with Special Tool C-4687-1 and tighten bolt to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
4. Install timing belt tensioner, timing belt, and front cover.