Camshaft Oil Seal: Service and Repair

Camshaft seal, removing and installing

NOTE: Additional information can be found at Timing Belt Tensioner, Service and Repair for 1997 and later models which incorporate the Thermo Tension Roller type Belt Tensioner.

Removing

- Remove upper drive belt guard.
- Loosen camshaft drive belt sprocket using 3036 retainer.






- Place camshaft drive belt sprocket at cyl. I TDC mark by turning crankshaft.
- Mark on camshaft drive belt sprocket must line up with arrow on drive belt guard.
- Loosen tensioner and remove drive belt.
- Remove camshaft drive belt sprocket.
- Remove Woodruff key from camshaft.
- Install camshaft drive belt sprocket mounting bolt with washer into camshaft and thread in to stop.
- Turn inner part of seal puller 2085 out two turns (approx. 3 mm) from the outer part and lock with knurled screw.






- Lubricate threaded part of seal puller, install, and while applying pressure, screw into seal as far as possible.
- Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against camshaft sprocket mounting bolt until seal is pulled out.
- Clamp flat surfaces of puller in vise.
- Remove seal from puller with pliers.

Installing

- Oil sealing lip.
- Install seal with sleeve from 10-203 and press in flush with outer surface of cylinder head.
- Install drive belt and adjust tension.