Camshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Remover/Installer 07GAF-SD40330
- Remove the timing belt (see TIMING BELT REMOVAL ).
- Remove the camshaft pulley and the back cover (see step 15 under CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL ).
- Remove the camshaft oil seal.
- Clean and dry the camshaft oil seal housing.
- Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the lip of the camshaft oil seal.
- Using the ball joint remover/installer (A), a washer (B), and a 12 x 75 x 1.25 mm bolt (C), press in the new camshaft oil seal (D) about 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) below the surface of the cylinder head.
- Clean the excess grease off the camshaft, and check that the oil seal lip is not distorted.
- Apply new engine oil to the threads of the camshaft pulley mounting bolt. Install the back cover, then install the camshaft pulley:
- Front (see step 14 under CAMSHAFT, ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY, CAMSHAFT SEAL, AND PULLEY INSTALLATION )
- Rear (see step 14 under CAMSHAFT, ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY, CAMSHAFT SEAL, AND PULLEY INSTALLATION )
- Install the timing belt (see TIMING BELT INSTALLATION ).