Crankshaft Front Oil Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
- Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
CAUTION:
The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction, with diamond washers between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket is also unfastened if you loosen the pulley. Therefore the engine must be retimed each time the damper is removed. Otherwise severe damage can occur.
CAUTION:
Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.