Replacing the camshaft seal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Seal And Special Tool 999 5651

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Carefully press in tool 9995651 between the sealing ring and the camshaft.

Carefully pry out the seal.

Oil the new seal.

Fig 2: Installing Front Camshaft Seal

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install the new seal for the camshaft with VVT using drift 9995718 .

Install the new seal for the camshaft without VVT using drift 9995719 .

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