Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual page 174

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32 SECTION EA
2.
Remove the camshafts driving belt (toothed belt) (Section
EA.8.).
3.
Remove the crankshaft sprocket (Section
EA .1 6 .).
4.
Remove the camshafts driving belt tensioner (Section
EA .9
.)
.:
5. Release the set-screws with their plain washers from around the periphery of the
cover. Pul
I
off cover and gasket.
6 . Remove the oil seal from the cover by pushing from its location.
To Replace
1
.
Using a new o i l seal, with 'Wellseal' sealing compound applied to its outer
diameter, insert into the front cover until flush wifh the rear face,
2.
Apply jointing compound to both faces of a new gasket and replace front cover,
with the aid of Special Tool TOOOT0009A. O n early engines, ensure that the
stud which retains the camshafts driving belt tensibner i s centralised i n the hole
of
the front cover. Secure cover with
its
set-skrews and
lain
washers,
tightening the screws to the specified torque loading (see TECHNICAL DATA).
3.
Replace the remainder of the removed parts by reversing the removal procedure.