Front Cover Oil Seal: Removal
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- Remove negative battery cable. If equipped, remove engine cover or floor pan. Remove upper fan shroud. Remove engine cooling fan. Remove accessory drive belt(s) and water pump pulley.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove lower fan shroud. Remove crankshaft balancer bolt. Remove crankshaft pulley bolts and crankshaft pulley.
- Using Damper Puller/Installer (J-23523-F), remove crankshaft balancer. Carefully pry oil seal from front cover.