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Installation Procedure

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  1. Lubricate the exterior of the crankshaft front oil seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Use the J 35468  with a hammer in order to install the crankshaft front oil seal.
  3. Inspect to ensure the crankshaft front oil seal is flush and square to the engine front cover.
  4. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
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