Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
- Do not lubricate the oil seal sealing surface.
- Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal.
- Lubricate the outer edge of the oil seal (1) with clean engine oil.
- Lubricate the front cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
- Install the crankshaft front oil seal onto the J 41478 guide.
- Install the J 41478 threaded rod (with nut, washer, guide, and oil seal) into the end of the crankshaft.
- Use the J 41478
in order to install the oil seal into the cover bore.
- 5.1. Use a wrench and hold the hex on the installer bolt.
- 5.2. Use a second wrench and rotate the installer nut clockwise until the seal bottoms in the cover bore.
- 5.3. Remove the J 41478 .
- 5.4. Inspect the oil seal for proper installation.
The oil seal should be installed evenly and completely into the front cover bore.
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .