Camshaft Gear/Sprocket: Service and Repair

1. Remove timing belt front cover and belt as outlined under "Timing Belt, Replace".
2. Remove camshaft sprocket bolt.

Fig. 28 Sprocket Removal Tool Modification.:

3. Remove sprocket from camshaft with modified sprocket removal tool No. C-4687-1, or equivalent. Hold camshaft sprocket with modified tool while removing bolt.
4. Remove camshaft seal using camshaft seal remover tool No. C-4679, or equivalent.
5. Remove camshaft.
6. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Install new camshaft seal with seal insertion tool No. MD998306, or equivalent.
b. Install camshaft sprocket retaining bolt. Hold camshaft sprocket with tool No. C-4687 and adapter tool No. C-4687-1, or equivalents, and tighten to specifications.