Camshaft Seal, Removing And Installing: Procedure

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-- Remove the toothed belt from the camshaft. Refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING FROM CAMSHAFTS .

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CAUTION:

The internal press piece of the :T10443 is loosened from the pressure bolt if it is turned backward too far. Then the press piece must be pushed back onto the pressure bolt.

-- Carefully turn back the threaded pin -arrow- on the :T10443 until light resistance is felt.

-- Install the :T10443 as shown, and then lock it into place with the threaded pin -A-.

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-- Install the pressure bolt -B- until the shaft seal is pulled out.

-- Clean the contact and sealing surface.

NOTE:

The sealing lip of the shaft seal may not be additionally oiled or greased.

-- Place the :T10493/1 on the camshaft as shown.

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-- Carefully slide the shaft seal -1- over the guide sleeve and onto the camshaft.

NOTE:

The guide sleeve remains on the camshaft as a stop while pushing the shaft seal in.

-- Press the shaft seal in as far as the stop using the :T10493/2 and :T10493/3 .

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-- Install the toothed belt (adjust valve timing). Refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .