REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION



Pre-removal and Post-installation OperationTiming Belt Removal and Installation (Refer to ).




Removal steps
<<A>>
>>B<<
1.
Camshaft sprocket
<<B>>
>>A<<
2.
Camshaft oil seal

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS



<<A>> CAMSHAFT SPROCKET REMOVAL



1.Use the following special tools to stop the camshaft sprocket from turning.

  • Front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767)
  • Pin (MD998715)
2.Remove the camshaft sprocket.

<<B>> CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL REMOVAL



1.
caution Be careful not to damage the camshaft and the cylinder head.
Make a notch in the camshaft oil seal lip section with a knife, etc.
2.Cover the end of a (-) driver with a shop towel and insert into the notched section of the camshaft oil seal, and pry out the camshaft oil seal to remove it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS



>>A<< CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION



1.Apply engine oil to the camshaft oil seal lip.
2.Use special tool Camshaft oil seal installer (MD998713) to press-fit the camshaft oil seal.

>>B<< CAMSHAFT SPROCKET INSTALLATION



1.Use the following special tools to stop the camshaft sprocket from turning in the same way as was done during removal.

  • Front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767)
  • Pin (MD998715)
2.Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 88 ± 10 N·m