Note: When installing, use a new toothed drive belt.
Removing
1. The front camshaft oil seals can be replaced on the engine installed in the car as follows
2. Remove the toothed drive belt and corresponding camshaft sprocket as described in Chapter 4.
3. Punch or drill a small hole in the center of the gland. Screw in the self-tapping screw, pull it with pliers and remove the seal.
4. Clean the seal seat with a wooden or plastic scraper.
5. Rotate the camshaft until the camshaft sprocket orientation is at its highest position, then lubricate the sealing lips of the new oil seal, and install the oil seal with a pipe or socket smaller than the camshaft sprocket bolt washer. Screw the bolt with washer into the end of the camshaft to press the oil seal into place (see illustration).
6. Where necessary, repeat the procedure with the remaining camshaft oil seal.
Installation
7. Install the camshaft sprockets, toothed drive belt. Tension the belt as described in Chapters 4 and 5.
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