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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)07 · Engine - L Series
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Camshaft front oil seal (page 3 of 4)

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs
Engine - L SeriesCamshaft front oil seal · page 3 of 4
Diagram
  1. Fit but do not tighten the old camshaft gear retaining bolt.
  2. Fit and tighten seal remover tool 18G 1476 to camshaft seal.
  3. Tighten seal remover centre screw to remove camshaft seal.
  4. Remove seal remover 18G 1476.
  5. Remove and discard seal from seal remover tool.
  6. Remove and discard camshaft gear retaining bolt.

Refit

  1. Clean oil seal recess.
  2. Clean oil seal running surface on camshaft.
Clean oil seal running surface on camshaft.
  1. Ensure seal fitting tool 18G 1716 is clean.
  2. Fit new camshaft oil seal using 18G 1716.

CAUTION: Seal must be fitted dry.

  1. Remove tool 18G 1716.
  2. Clean camshaft gear and mating face.
  3. Fit camshaft gear to belt and position gear to camshaft.

CAUTION: Ensure timing marks on camshaft gear and rear cover are aligned.

  1. Apply clean engine oil to threads of new camshaft gear retaining bolt, fit bolt, but do not tighten at this stage.
  2. Lower RH side of engine to body.
  3. Fit 2 bolts securing RH engine mounting.
  4. Fit 2 bolts securing RH engine mounting and safety bar to body.
  5. Tighten 2 bolts to 45 Nm.
  6. Remove jack.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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