Crankshaft Front Seal: Removal
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- Remove fan and shroud. Remove drive belt. Remove crankshaft damper retaining bolt and washer. Using puller, remove vibration damper. Position Oil Seal Remover (T70P-6B070-B) onto seal, and tighten 2 through-bolts to force seal puller under the seal flange.
- Alternately tighten 4 puller bolts 1/2 turn at a time. Remove oil seal from the timing gear cover. Clean seal recess in timing gear cover.