Tools Required

J 35268-A Camshaft Front Main Seal Installer

1. Remove the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .
2. Remove the crankshaft gear. Refer to Camshaft Drive Sprocket Replacement .

Important: Do not damage the area around and behind the seal when drilling the hole.

3. Carefully, drill a small, shallow pilot hole into the steel ring of the seal.
4. Screw in a self-tapping screw.
5. Use pliers to pull out the front main oil seal.
6. Clean all of the sealing surfaces.

1. Coat the lip of the front main oil seal with a small amount of clean engine oil to aid in the installation.
2. Use the J 35268-A to install the front main oil seal.
3. Ensure that the front main oil seal is fully and evenly seated.
4. Install the crankshaft gear. Refer to Camshaft Drive Sprocket Replacement .
5. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement .