Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 772

ADAPTER SPECIAL TOOL C-4679 C-4687–1 SPECIAL TOOL C-4687
9 - 36 2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
FRONT CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front timing belt cover and timing belt.
Refer to procedure outlined in this section.
(2) Hold camshaft sprocket with Special Tool
C-4687 and adapter C-4687-1 while removing center
bolt (Fig. 61).
(3) Remove camshaft seal using Special Tool
C-4679-A (Fig. 62).
Fig. 61 Camshaft Sprocket—Removal/Installation
Fig. 62 Camshaft Oil Seal—Removal WithC-4679–A
CAUTION: Do not nick shaft seal surface or seal
bore
INSTALLATION
(1) Shaft seal surface must be free of varnish, dirt
or nicks. Polish with 400 grit paper if necessary.
(2) Install camshaft seal into cylinder head using
Special Tool MD-998306 until flush with head (Fig.
63).
(3) Install camshaft sprocket and tighten center
bolt to 101 N·m (75 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 61).
SPECIAL MD 998306 TOOL
Fig. 63 Camshaft Seal—Installation
FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Using large side of Special Tool 1026 and
Insert 6827-A, remove crankshaft damper (Fig. 64).
(2) Remove outer timing belt cover and timing
belt. Refer to Timing Belt System outlined in this
section.
(3) Remove crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool
6793 and insert C-4685-C2 (Fig. 65).
CAUTION: Do not nick shaft seal surface or seal
SPECIAL TOOL 1026
bore.
(4) Using Tool 6771 to remove front crankshaft oil
seal (Fig. 66). Be careful not to damage the seal sur-
face of cover.
Fig. 64 Crankshaft Damper—Removal
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new seal by using Tool 6780 (Fig. 67).
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SPECIAL 6827–A INSERT TOOL