Camshaft oil seal, removing and installing: Installing

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The oil seal sealing lip must not be additionally oiled or greased.

Remove oil residue from camshaft journal with a clean cloth.
Tape over (e.g. with cellophane tape) groove in taper of camshaft.
Position oil seal carefully on camshaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool - 3240

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Press in oil seal with press piece of puller 10-203 and bolt M12 x 65 onto limit stop.
Install toothed belt and tension. Refer to Toothed belts, removing, installing and tensioning .