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Seal, Crankshaft Oil, Front: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor, Air Cleaner Housing, Resonator Retaining Bolt & Hose Clamp
GC0144403Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector at the Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor (1).
  3. Loosen the clean air hose clamp at the air cleaner housing (2).
  4. Remove the resonator retaining bolt (3).
  5. Loosen the resonator hose clamp at the throttle body (4) and remove the resonator.
    Fig 2: Upper Radiator Hose Clamp & Retainer
    GC0145666Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove the serpentine belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
  7. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  8. Remove the upper radiator hose clamp (1) at the thermostat housing.
  9. Remove the upper radiator hose retainer (2) at the fan shroud and position the radiator hose aside.
  10. Remove the cooling fan module. Refer to FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Vibration Damper & Bolt Grip Puller
    GC0132222Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Remove the crankshaft damper bolt.
    NOTE:

    When installing the puller tool, ensure the bolts are fully threaded through the entire crankshaft damper.

  12. Install puller tool (2) and remove the crankshaft damper (1).
    Fig 4: Front Crankshaft Seal Removal
    GC0092146Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Using Seal Remover (special tool #9071, Remover, Seal) (1), remove crankshaft front seal (2).