Crankshaft Oil Seal - Front: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the crankshaft vibration damper. See Fig 1. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL)

Fig 1: Crankshaft Damper-Removal
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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 1026

2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6827-A- INSERT
Remove timing belt. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
Remove crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool 6793 and insert C-4685-C2. See Fig 2.
CAUTION: Do not nick shaft seal surface or seal bore.

Fig 2: Crankshaft Sprocket - Removal
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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6793

2 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
Using Tool 6771 to remove front crankshaft oil seal. See Fig 3. Be careful not to damage the seal surface of cover.

Fig 3: Front Crankshaft Oil Seal - Removal

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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6771

2 - REAR TIMING BELT COVER