Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation

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Lubricate the engine front cover and the new crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Front Seal

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Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft front seal.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Special Tools

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NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot on the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 3: Identifying Woodruff Key Slot On Crankshaft Pulley

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Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool

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Using a new crankshaft pulley bolt, install the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer. Using the special tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees without exceeding 200 Nm (148 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Holding Crankshaft Pulley Using Special Tool (303-D055)

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Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt onto the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 6: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise

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Install the engine cooling fan and the fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.