Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
2. Use a large flat-bladed tool in order to pry out the crankshaft front oil seal.
3. Inspect the crankshaft, the crankshaft balancer and the engine front cover for wear and/or damage. Replace or repair the crankshaft, the crankshaft balancer and/or engine front cover as necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

^ TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 35468 Front Cover Aligner and Oil Seal Installer





1. Lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal with engine oil in order to make installation easier.
2. Install the crankshaft front oil seal using the J 35468.
3. Ensure that the crankshaft front oil seal lip faces the engine.





4. Ensure the crankshaft front oil seal is installed flush to the engine front cover (1).
5. Install the crankshaft balancer.
6. Inspect for leaks.