Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
- Do not lubricate the oil seal sealing surface.
- Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal.
- Lubricate the outer edge of the oil seal (1) with clean engine oil.
- Lubricate the front cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
- Install the crankshaft front oil seal onto the J 41478 guide. See Special Tools .
- Install the J 41478 threaded rod (with nut, washer, guide, and oil seal) into the end of the crankshaft. See Special Tools .
- Use the J 41478
in order to install the oil seal into the cover bore. See Special Tools .
- 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 . See Special Tools .
- 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 .