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Crankshaft Front Seal: Removal

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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY  in this article.
  4. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal
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