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Camshaft Seal, Removing And Installing

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

Procedure

-- Remove the toothed belt from the camshaft. Refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFT .

NOTE:

The internal press piece of the :T10443  is loosened from the pressure bolt if it is turned backward too far. Then the press piece must be pushed back onto the pressure bolt.

-- Carefully turn back the threaded pin -arrow- of the :T10443  until light resistance is felt.

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-- Install the :T10443  as shown, and then lock it into place with the threaded pin -A-.

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-- Install the pressure bolt -B- until the shaft seal is pulled out.

-- Clean the running and sealing surfaces completely of oil residue with degreasing agent.

-- Clean the sealing lip of the new shaft seal over the complete outer circumference (removing the wax layer) with degreasing agent.

TIP:

Use Silicone Adhesive:D 176 501 A1  to seal the shaft seal.

-- Push the silicone adhesive evenly on the sealing lip of the shaft seal.

-- Place the :T10493/1  on the camshaft as shown.

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-- Carefully slide the shaft seal -1- over the guide sleeve and onto the camshaft.

-- Press the shaft seal in as far as the stop using the :T10493/2  and :T10493/3  .

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-- Install the toothed belt (adjust valve timing). Refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFT .