Camshaft seal

2000 MAZDA B2500
180,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DISPATCH444
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I cannot get the front camshaft seal out. I have no puller or drill access. I did buy a puller from advanced and it broke.
May 11, 2017 at 8:08 PM
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Hello,

Here is what the manual had to say about the job you are doing. Diagrams (BELOW)

Remove the timing belt outer cover.
Remove the timing belt.
Note: The camshaft and oil pump shaft seals are replaced in the same manner with the same tools.

Install Cam Sprocket Holding/Removing Tool SST 303 - 098 (T74P - 6256 - B) or equivalent.

Remove the bolt and camshaft sprocket.

Install Front Cover Seal Remover SST49UN01 080 and remove the seal.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Camshaft Oil Seal Installation Note

Install the new camshaft seal with Front Seal Replacer SST 303 - 096 (T74P - 6150 - A).

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

May 16, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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