Front Cover Oil Seal: Installation
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- Coat the crankshaft front cover oil seal lips with clean engine oil. On 4.3L, 5.0L and 5.7L, install NEW seal in front cover with seal lip facing engine using Seal Installer (J-35468). On 7.4L, install NEW seal in front cover with seal lip facing engine using Seal Installer (J-22102).
- On all models, apply RTV sealant to Woodruff keyway in crankshaft balancer. Using Damper Puller/Installer (J-23523-F), install crankshaft balancer. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.