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Tools Required

J 35268-A Camshaft Front Main Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 894318  Size: SH
  1. Remove the timing belt. Timing Belt Replacement
  2. Remove the crankshaft gear. Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
  3. Important: Do not damage the area around and behind the seal when drilling the hole.

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

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 894296  Size: SH
  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.
  5. Install the timing belt. Timing Belt Installation