Exhaust Camshaft Seal

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Procedure

-- Toothed belt, removing. Refer to TOOTHED BELT .

-- Loosen the camshaft toothed belt sprocket bolt with the 3036.

Fig 1: Loosening Bolt For Camshaft Sprocket Using Retainer 3036

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-- Remove the camshaft toothed belt sprocket with the T40001 and the claws T40001/6 and T40001/7.

Fig 2: Identifying Puller T40001, Claw T40001/6 And Claw T40001/7

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-- To guide seal puller, thread adapter 2085/2 in camshaft by hand until stop.

Fig 3: Identifying Thread Adapter 2085/2

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-- Loosen the inner section of the 2085 two turns (approximately 3 mm) from the outer section and secure it with the knurled bolt.

-- Lubricate the seal remover threaded head, position it, and then install it into the shaft seal as far as possible using strong force.

Fig 4: Identifying Positioning And Screwing Of Bolt Into Oil Seal As Far As Possible With Forced Pressure

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-- Loosen knurled bolt and turn inner part against camshaft until seal is removed.

-- Secure the seal remover in a vise at the flat spots and remove the seal using pliers.

-- Clean the shaft seal running and sealing surfaces.

NOTE:

Do not oil the sealing lip and the outer edge of seal before installing.

-- Cover the groove on the camshaft cone with adhesive tape -arrow-.

Fig 5: Covering Groove On Camshaft Cone With Adhesive Tape

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-- Place two M12 nuts -1- under the bolt head T10071/4.

Fig 6: Placing Two M12 Nuts Under Bolt Head T10071/4

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-- Press the shaft seal with guide sleeve T10071/3 and bolt T10071/4 in as far as the stop.

NOTE:

Make sure the fitting key for the camshaft toothed belt sprocket is seated correctly.

Fig 7: Loosening Bolt For Camshaft Sprocket Using Retainer 3036

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging valves and piston crowns.

If camshafts are being rotated, crankshaft may not rest with any piston at "TDC".
The engine must be no more than warm to touch.

-- Tighten the camshaft toothed belt sprocket bolt with the 3036.

-- Install toothed belt (adjust timing) TOOTHED BELT DRIVE OVERVIEW .