Camshaft Oil Seal: Service and Repair

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

Crankshaft Sprocket 3 Notches Before TDC:

CAUTION: Before removing timing belt set crankshaft sprocket 3 notches before TDC, this will prevent possible engine damage.

Removing/Installing Camshaft Sprocket Bolt:

2. Hold camshaft sprocket with Special Tool C-4687 with adaptor C4687-1 while removing/installing bolts.
3. Remove rear timing belt cover.

Removing Camshaft Oil Seals:

4. Remove camshafts seal using a pry bar. Be careful not to nick or damage the camshaft seal surface or cylinder head seal retaining bore.

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

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

INSTALLATION

Installing Camshaft Seals:

1. Install camshaft seal into cylinder head using Special Tool MD 998713 until flush with the head.
2. Install rear timing belt cover.
3. Install camshaft sprockets and tighten attaching bolts to 101 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
4. Install timing belt tensioner, timing belt, and front timing belt cover.