Installation Procedure
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NOTE:
- Do not lubricate the oil seal sealing surface.
- Do not reuse the crankshaft front oil seal.
- Lubricate the outer edge of the oil seal (140) with clean engine oil.
- Lubricate the front cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
- Install the crankshaft front oil seal (140) onto the J 41478 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer guide.
- Install the J 41478 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer threaded rod (with nut, washer, guide, and oil seal) into the end of the crankshaft.
- Use the J 41478
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer in order to install the oil seal into the cover bore.
- Use a wrench and hold the hex on the installer bolt.
- Use a second wrench and rotate the installer nut clockwise until the seal bottoms in the cover bore.
- Remove the J 41478 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer.
- Inspect the oil seal for proper installation. The oil seal should be installed evenly and completely into the front cover bore.
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .