Camshaft oil seals, removing and installing: Removing

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NOTE: If one oil seal is leaking, replace seals on both sides.

Remove toothed belt from camshaft sprockets, see TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS .
Align inner part of 3240 with outer part and secure with set screw.
Lubricate threaded part of 3240 with oil, apply to seal and with pressure screw into seal as far as possible.

Fig 1: Removing Camshaft Oil Seals Using 3240
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Release set screw and turn inner part against camshaft until seal is extracted.
Place extractor in vice (at flat surfaces) and remove seal with pliers.
Clean sealing surface on camshaft.