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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Seal: Service and Repair






Control Housing Cover Seal

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Assembly Tool (T10122)

Pulling Hook (T20143)

Removing

- Remove the transmission.

- Lock the crankshaft. Refer to => [ Crankshaft, Locking ] Procedures.

- Remove the flywheel or drive plate and remove the sensor wheel for the engine speed (RPM) sensor (G28) from the crankshaft.

- Pull out the seal using the (T20143/2).





Do not damage the crankshaft sealing surface when doing this.

Installing

Do not lubricate or grease the sealing lip on the new seal.

- Clean the sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.

- Before installing, remove any remaining oil from the end of the crankshaft with a clean cloth.

- Insert the (T10122/1) onto the (T10122/2 ) and slide the seal - A - onto the (T10122/2 ).





- Remove the (T10122/1).

- Install the (T10122/2) with seal - A - onto the crankshaft.





- Press in the seal all around evenly and flush using the (T10122/3).

The rest of the installation follows the reverse of the removal procedures. When doing this note the following:

Remove the (T40069) from the rear of the cylinder block and install the locking bolt.

Tightening Specification