Note: Please use a new timing belt when installing.
Oil seal on the drive belt side
1. Remove the camshaft timing gear as described in Section Removal, inspection and installation of the toothed drive belt gear and tensioner mechanism.
2. Draw the installation depth of the seal, then drill two small holes in it opposite each other. Screw self-tapping screws into them and remove the seal with pliers.
On some models, you may need to remove the inner top timing belt cover. In this case, remove the tensioner and idler pulleys (refer to Section Removal, inspection and installation of toothed drive belt sprocket and tensioner), then unscrew the lid.
3. Clean the oil seal housing and remove any burrs or irregularities that may cause damage to the oil seal using emery cloth.
4. Lubricate the sealing lips of the new seal and position it on the end of the shaft. Drive the seal into the housing to the depth noted earlier. If the shaft surface has been heavily worn, drive the new seal into the housing slightly deeper so that the sealing lip rubs against an unworn section of the shaft.
5. Where necessary, install the inner top timing belt cover, then install the tensioner and idler pulleys as described in Section Removal, inspection and installation of the toothed drive belt gear and tensioner mechanism.
6. Install the camshaft timing gear as described in Section Removal, inspection and installation of the toothed drive belt gear and tensioner mechanism and install a new toothed drive belt as described in Section Removal, inspection and installation of the toothed drive belt.
Flywheel/Drive Plate Side Seal - F3R Engines
1. Disconnect the wiring from the camshaft position sensor, then unscrew the mounting screws and remove the sensor housing from the cylinder head. Remove the sensor toothed ring from the end of the camshaft.
2. Remove the insulation plate to gain access to the seal.
3. Draw the installation depth of the seal, then drill two small holes in it opposite each other. Screw self-tapping screws into them and remove the seal with pliers.
4. Clean the oil seal housing and use emery cloth to remove any burrs or irregularities that may cause damage to the oil seal.
5. Lubricate the sealing lips of the new seal and position it on the end of the shaft. Drive the seal into the housing to the depth noted earlier. If the shaft surface has been heavily worn, drive the new seal into the housing slightly deeper so that the sealing lip rubs against an unworn section of the shaft.
6. Install the insulating plate and install the toothed ring and camshaft position sensor housing.