Specifications

11A-58
TOP AND FRONT OF ENGINE
Camshaft seal, timing end: Removal - Refitting
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11A
a Remove the camshaft seal by turning the bolt (9)
clockwise.
a Repeat the previous operations for the other cam-
shaft seal.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a parts always to be replaced: Camshaft seal on
timing end
a parts always to be replaced: Exhaust camshaft
pulley nut
a Always replace the inlet camshaft pulley nut.
a Use SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) (04B, Consuma-
bles - Products) to clean and degrease:
- the seal mating face of each camshaft,
- the camshaft seal housings.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
Fitting the camshaft seal.
a
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WARNING
Do not scrape the joint faces of the aluminium,
any damage caused to the joint face will result in
a risk of leaks.
WARNING
To ensure proper sealing, the gasket surfaces
must be clean, dry and not greasy (avoid any fin-
ger marks).
Note:
It is strictly forbidden to lubricate the outer diam-
eter of the ring before fitting.
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Note:
Always hold the camshaft seal with the protector
(10) when handling, as this type of seal is very
fragile. It is strictly forbidden to touch seal; (11)
this is to prevent any oil leaks once the oil seal is
fitted to the engine.