Removal Procedure

Special Tools 

EN-50820  Front Crankshaft Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Air Cleaner Assembly
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1. Remove the air cleaner assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LTG) .
2. Remove the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (LTG) .
Fig 2: Engine Mount
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3. Remove the engine mount (1). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (LTG) .
4. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
5. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement .
Fig 3: Front Oil Seal
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6. Remove the engine front cover bolts (2-6, 8).
7. Remove the engine front cover (1).
8. Remove the front oil seal (7) with an appropriate tool.