Installing the front camshaft seals

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Camshaft Seals And Special Tool 9995718

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Use drift 9995718 for camshaft with variable valve timing unit and drift 9995719 for camshaft without variable valve timing unit.

Lubricate the surface of the seal that the camshaft rotates against.

Use the variable valve timing unit / timing belt pulley mounting screws. Tighten the screws until the drift bottoms out.

Remove the drift.

Install the screw holding the inner timing cover to the cylinder head.