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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Proper Orientation
    GM2914896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    IMPORTANT:

    For proper orientation, note the installation direction of the oil seal. The oil seal is a reverse-lip design. Install with "THIS SIDE OUT" displayed as shown.

  1. Inspect the seal for proper orientation.
    2. Fig 2: Crankshaft Front Oil Seal And Installation Tools
    GM3270434Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the crankshaft front oil seal (3) onto the threaded rod, nut and washer from J-41478-A  crankshaft front oil seal installer (1) and EN-51091  crankshaft front oil seal installer (2).
  3. Install the J-41478-A  crankshaft front oil seal installer threaded rod, nut and washer (1) and EN-51091  crankshaft front oil seal installer (2) and oil seal (3), into the end of the crankshaft.
  4. Use the J-41478-A  crankshaft front oil seal installer (1) and EN-51091  crankshaft front oil seal installer (2) in order to install the oil seal (3) into the cover bore.
    1. Use a wrench and hold the hex on the installer bolt.
    2. Use a second wrench and rotate the installer nut clockwise until the seal bottoms in the cover bore.
    3. Remove the tool.
    4. Inspect the oil seal for proper installation. The oil seal should be installed evenly and completely into the front cover bore.
  5. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
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