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Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation

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Tools Required 

J 41478  Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer

IMPORTANT:
  • Do not lubricate the oil seal sealing surface.
  • Do not use the crankshaft front oil seal again.
  1. Lubricate the outer edge of the oil seal (1) with clean engine oil.
  2. Lubricate the front cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Lubricating Outer Edge Of Oil Seal With Clean Engine Oil
    G02129650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the crankshaft front oil seal onto the J 41478  guide.
  4. Install the J 41478  threaded rod, with nut, washer, guide, and oil seal, into the end of the crankshaft.
  5. Use the J 41478  in order to install the oil seal into the cover bore.
    1. 5.1. Use a wrench and hold the hex on the installer bolt.
    2. 5.2. Use a second wrench and rotate the installer nut clockwise until the seal bottoms in the cover bore.
    3. 5.3. Remove the tool.
    4. 5.4. Inspect the oil seal for proper installation. The oil seal should be installed evenly and completely into the front cover bore.
      Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Onto J 41478 Guide
      G02129651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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