Crankshaft Oil Seal -Front: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crankshaft, Damper or Special Tool 8512, thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing Damper.

Using Special Tool 8348 and 8512, install crankshaft front seal (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Front Seal
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Install vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -INSTALLATION ).
Install radiator cooling fan and shroud.
Install upper radiator hose.
Install A/C compressor and tighten fasteners to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
Install accessory drive belt refer (Refer to DRIVE BELTS ).
Refill cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE-REFILLING COOLING SYSTEM 4.7L ).
Connect negative cable to battery.