C70 Coupe L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3 (2001)
Camshaft Oil Seal: Removal and Replacement
Camshaft Seal/Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Unit, Replacing
Replacing the camshaft seals / variable valve timing (VVT) unit
Special tools:
951 2050 BEVEL PROTRACTOR See: Tools and Equipment/951 2050 Bevel Protractor
999 5450 PUNCH See: Tools and Equipment/999 5450 Punch
999 5451 ADJUSTMENT TOOL See: Tools and Equipment/999 5451 Adjustment Tool
999 5452 CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT TOOL See: Tools and Equipment/999 5452 Camshaft Adjustment Tool
999 5651 Extractor See: Tools and Equipment/999 5651 Extractor
999 5718 Drift See: Tools and Equipment/999 5718 Drift
999 5719 Drift See: Tools and Equipment/999 5719 Drift
999 5919 PULLER See: Tools and Equipment/999 5919 Puller
Note! As the illustrations in the information are used for different model years and / or models, certain variations may occur. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Removing the camshaft seal
The abbreviation VVT stands for:
Variable
Valve
Timing.
Note! Crankshaft or camshafts must not, under any circumstances, be rotated more than is listed below. Failure to follow these instructions
may cause damage to the valves.
Remove:
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the cable from the battery negative terminal. Battery, disconnecting See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Procedures/Battery,
Disconnecting.
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the charge air pipe over the engine.
Seal the openings.
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the upper camshaft belt cover.
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the cover over the ignition coils.
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lift the solenoid valves away from the air cleaner (ACL) cover.
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the air intake hose for the turbocharger (TC) from the air cleaner (ACL) cover.
Put to one side.
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the upper torque rod bracket.
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the camshaft position (CMP) sensor housing.
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the trigger wheel.
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the rear cover for the intake camshaft.
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the servo reservoir and the expansion tank.
Lift up and place on top of the engine.
Note! Take care not to spill servo oil from the bleed hole in the cap. Place paper wipe around the reservoir and then cover with a plastic
bag as protection. Spilled servo oil is highly inflammable.
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3 nuts for the cable duct at the right suspension turret.