Front Cover Radial Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
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, may cause engine failure.
- Remove the accessory drive and A/C compressor belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .
- Remove the coolant pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Using the Water Tube Seal Remover, remove the front cover radial seal.
- Reset the Water Tube Seal Remover center bolt to its retracted position.
- Screw the Water Tube Seal Remover onto the front cover radial seal until it bottoms out.
- Using a brass hammer, give the Water Tube Seal Remover a slight tap inward to break front cover radial seal lose.
- Turn the Water Tube Seal Remover center bolt clockwise and remove the front cover radial seal.
- Clean the engine front cover radial seal area.