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Replacing front crankshaft seal

Preliminary work 

Removing the front crankshaft seal 

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Radial shaft seal damage. 
Taping the sealing lip (inner) and applying oil to the radial shaft seal will lead to its destruction. 
  • Do not tap the sealing lip (inner) of the radial shaft seal.
  • Do not apply oil to the radial shaft seal.
  • Install the radial shaft seal dry.
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Follow-up work