Seal-Crankshaft Oil-Front: Installation

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Fig 1: Front Seal Installation

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8512A INSTALLER

2 - SPECIAL TOOL 9072 INSTALLER

CAUTION: The front crankshaft seal must be installed dry. Do not apply lubricant to sealing lip or to outer edge.

Using Special Tool 9072 and 8512A, install crankshaft front seal.
CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crankshaft or Damper, thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing Damper.
Install vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION) .
Install radiator cooling fan and shroud (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION) .
Install upper radiator hose.
Install accessory drive belt refer (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION) .
Refill cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Connect negative cable to battery.