Inlet camshaft front oil seal

Refit

1. Clean sealing area of cylinder head and camshaft carrier, ensuring all traces of rubber are removed. DO NOT use a scraper as this may damage sealing surfaces.

2. Using tool 18G 1769A, fit new camshaft oil seal.

NOTE: This oil seal is coloured RED.

CAUTION: Oil seal must be fitted dry. Do not use tool 18G 1769.

3. Clean camshaft rear cover plate.
4. Position cover plate, fit bolts and tighten to 25 Nm.
5. Secure coolant hose to clip on camshaft rear cover plate.
6. Fit air cleaner assembly. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
7. Connect battery earth lead.

INLET CAMSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL

Service repair no - 12.13.09

The procedure for renewing the inlet camshaft front oil seal is identical to the procedure for renewing the exhaust camshaft front oil seal except that it will be necessary to remove the inlet camshaft gear not the exhaust camshaft gear. See this section.