Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation
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NOTE:
If necessary, rotate the front crank seal replacer to align it with the crankshaft key. Install a NEW crankshaft damper wear ring whenever the crankshaft vibration damper is removed.
- Thoroughly clean the crankshaft front seal mounting surface. Coat the NEW crankshaft front seal with multi-purpose grease.
- Install the crankshaft front seal, using Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer (303-484, T94T-6700-AH) thread adapter, driver sleeve and driver/puller screw. Install the crankshaft front seal until it is fully seated.
- Assemble Adapter Handle (205-153, T80T-4000-W), to the damper wear ring replacer. Insert the crankshaft damper wear ring into the damper wear ring replacer and position the assembly into the crankshaft vibration damper. Use a ballpeen hammer to seat the crankshaft damper wear ring into the hub of the crankshaft vibration damper.
- Apply RTV sealant to the crankshaft keyway prior to crankshaft vibration damper installation. Install the vibration damper, using the driver/puller screw, driver sleeve and thread adapter. See Fig 1.
- Install the crankshaft vibration damper bolt and washer. Tighten crankshaft vibration damper bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove flywheel holding tool. Install the flywheel housing cover and screws. Lower the vehicle. Install the radiator. See RADIATOR . Check and refill the engine oil.
NOTE:
To prevent the crankshaft from rotating, use a breaker bar for in-vehicle service or the Flywheel Holding Tool (303-103, T74P-6375-A), for bench overhaul.