Note: There are two ways to replace the oil seal, depending on whether the camshaft oil seal housing has been removed or not.
1. With the removal of the camshaft oil seal housing from the cylinder head.
a) Unscrew the 4 mounting bolts and remove the oil seal housing.
b) Using a screwdriver, remove the seal from the cover.
c) Lubricate the seal with consistent grease.
d) Using a mandrel (a tube of suitable diameter) and a hammer, press the new seal into the housing flush with the edge of the housing.
d) Apply sealant to the oil seal cover as shown in the figure and install it by tightening the mounting bolts.
- Tightening torque - 8 Nm
2. Without removing the camshaft oil seal housing from the cylinder head.
a) Using a knife, trim the edge of the oil seal as shown in the figure.
b) Using a screwdriver, remove the seal from the cover.
Note: Wrap the end of the screwdriver with electrical tape and be careful when removing the oil seal to avoid damaging the camshaft.
c) Lubricate the seal with consistent grease.
d) Using the frame (or a tube of suitable diameter) and a hammer, press the oil seal into the camshaft oil seal housing socket.
