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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)05 · Engine (K Series)
05 · Engine

Camshaft rear oil seal - exhaust

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Camshaft rear oil seal - exhaust
Engine (K Series)Camshaft rear oil seal - exhaust
Diagram
  1. Loosen timing belt tensioner backplate bolt 1/2 turn.
  2. Position tensioner, align to reference mark on backplate and cylinder head. Tighten tensioner backplate bolt to 10 Nm.
  3. Tighten tensioner pulley Allen bolt to 45 Nm.
  4. Remove camshaft gear locking tool,18G 1570, from camshaft gears.
  5. Rotate crankshaft 2 complete turns clockwise and check that the timing marks on the camshaft gears and crankshaft pulley are correctly aligned.

CAUTION: Never use the camshaft gear, the camshaft gear retaining bolts or the timing belt to turn the crankshaft.

  1. Clean timing belt upper cover.
  2. Position timing belt upper cover and seal, fit and tighten bolts to 5 Nm.
  3. Fit RH engine hydramount. See this section.
  4. Connect battery earth lead.

CAMSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL - EXHAUST

Service repair no - 12.13.08

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Remove engine cover. See this section.
  3. Position absorbent cloth beneath vehicle to catch any oil spillage.
Camshaft rear oil seal - exhaust – Position absorbent cloth beneath vehicle to catch any oil spillage.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing oil seal cover to cylinder head and remove cover.
Camshaft rear oil seal - exhaust – Remove 2 bolts securing oil seal cover to cylinder head and remove cover.
  1. Remove camshaft oil seal using 18G 1768 and centre bolt 18G 1299A-1.
  2. Discard camshaft oil seal.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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