Camshaft Oil Seal(S): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove timing belt. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
Hold each camshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6847 while removing center bolt. See Fig 1.
Remove camshaft sprockets.
Remove exhaust camshaft target ring.
Remove exhaust camshaft sensor.
CAUTION: Inspect sensor and target ring for excessive wear. Clean sensor face and install new spacer pad.
Remove rear timing belt cover. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
Remove camshaft seal using Special Tool C-4679-A. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Camshaft Sprocket - Removal/Installation

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6847

Fig 2: Camshaft Oil Seal - Removal With C-4679A

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4679

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