Exhaust camshaft oil seal, replacing: Removing

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Cylinder head installed
Lock carrier in service position → Lock carrier, moving to service position .

Remove toothed belt from camshaft sprocket → Toothed drive belt, removing, installing and tensioning .

Fig 1: Removing Engine Cover

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Remove engine cover - arrows -.
Remove top section of toothed belt guard → Toothed drive belt, removing, installing and tensioning .

Fig 2: Identifying Marking On Camshaft Gear Aligned With Marking On Cylinder Head Cover

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Rotate crankshaft at central bolt of crankshaft toothed belt sprocket in direction of engine rotation to TDC No. 1 cylinder - arrow -.
Loosen camshaft sprocket (counterhold with 3036 ).
Pull off camshaft sprocket.

Fig 3: Camshaft Gear Retaining Bolt Installed Into Camshaft To Stop

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To guide oil seal extractor, screw bolt for camshaft sprocket - arrow - into camshaft as far as it will go by hand.
Remove inner part of oil seal extractor 2085 two turns (approx. 3 mm) out of outer part and lock with knurled screw.

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

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Lubricate threaded head of oil seal extractor 2085 , place in position and exerting firm pressure screw as far as possible into oil seal.
Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against camshaft until oil seal is pulled out.
Clamp flats of oil seal extractor in vise. Remove oil seal with pliers.