Rear Seals

Replacing the rear seal





The following components must be removed when replacing the rear seal:
- the solenoid valves. Lift out from the Air Cleaner (ACL) cover.
- the air hose from the Air Cleaner (ACL) to the Turbocharger (TC). Place to one side. Seal the hose.
- place the Air Cleaner (ACL) cover to one side.
- the charge air pipe over the engine. Seal the openings.
- the cover over the ignition coils.
- the upper torque rod bracket.
- the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor housing.
- the trigger wheel.

Replacing the rear camshaft seal
Remove and replace the seal:
Carefully pull out the old seal.






Use extractor 999 5919.

Replacing the rear camshaft seal
Install new seals:
Grease and install the new seal.






Use drift 999 5450.

Note! The seal is normally pressed in so that it is level with the internal beveled edge. If the shaft journal is showing signs of wear, the seal can be pressed in 2 mm (0.079 inch) deeper by turning the drift socket.

Reinstall





Install
- the trigger wheel. Tighten to 17 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
- the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor housing and a new cover. Tighten to 10 Nm (7.4 ft. lbs.)
- the torque rod bracket. Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
- the upper torque rod. Tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.) Angle-tighten 90 degrees Use bevel protractor: 951 2050
- the cover over the ignition coils. Tighten to 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.)
- the charge air pipe over the engine. Remove the seals.
- the Air Cleaner (ACL) cover and the intake air hose.
- the solenoid valves on the Air Cleaner (ACL) cover.
- connect the battery negative terminal. Note when disconnecting/connecting the battery lead.

Check the engine compartment and wipe it clean.

Checking the engine
Check the engine function by test driving the car.
Wipe the steering wheel and gear selector lever clean.