Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Camshaft Seal Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Block / Seals and Gaskets / Camshaft Seal Replacement

Special Tools

EN 422 Installer
EN 45000 Remover

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools

Removal Procedure

Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Sprocket Replacement.

Note:

Do not damage the sealing surfaces.

Use the EN-45000 remover to loosen the camshaft front oil seals (1).

Remove the camshaft front oil seals (1).

Installation Procedure

Insert 2 NEW camshaft front oil seals (1).

Insert 2 NEW camshaft front oil seals (1).

Tighten the seal ring with EN-422 installer (3) on the camshaft until this is in contact with the cylinder head.
To install, use camshaft sprocket bolt (1) in conjunction with shims (2) with a total thickness of approximately 10 mm (0.393 in).
Install the camshaft sprocket intake and exhaust. Refer to Camshaft Sprocket Replacement.

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