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I tried replacing the valve cover gaskets and I can't manage to install the camshaft position seals properly. I've seen online that the dealer has a special tool for it, that can be improvised with the right size socket or pipe. I've tried everything, has anyone done it before or have some advice?

Thanks

2017 Journey V6

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Always a film of dish soap or even synthetic grease on rubber part and the opening it goes in. 
Heating with a hair dryer can also soften up rubber and make more pliable.
 

Haven’t done cam seals but I haves used large socket to pop in lip seals. Need largest socket possible, close to seal diameter as possible. Reduces flex which affects diameter a bit. Need to keep seal as square as possible, don’t want to  press in on an angle.

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