Camshaft seal, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove upper drive belt guard.
Loosen camshaft drive belt sprocket using 3036 retainer.
Place camshaft drive belt sprocket at cyl. 1 TDC mark by turning crankshaft.
Mark on camshaft drive belt sprocket must line up with arrow on drive belt guard.

Fig 1: Placing Camshaft Drive Belt Sprocket At Cyl. 1 TDC Mark

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Loosen tensioner and remove drive belt.

NOTE: Removing and installing thermo tension roller for models 1997 and beyond, see THERMO TENSION ROLLER (1997 AND UP), REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Remove camshaft drive belt sprocket.
Remove Woodruff key from camshaft.
Install camshaft drive belt sprocket mounting bolt with washer into camshaft and thread in to stop.
Turn inner part of seal puller 2085 out two turns (approx. 3 mm) from the outer part and lock with knurled screw.

Fig 2: Removing Camshaft Oil Seal From Puller With Seal Puller 2085
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Lubricate threaded part of seal puller, install, and while applying pressure, screw into seal as far as possible.
Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against camshaft sprocket mounting bolt until seal is pulled out.
Clamp flat surfaces of puller in vise.
Remove seal from puller with pliers.