Front Crankshaft Oil Seal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET (See REMOVAL )
SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY (See DRIVE BELT )
REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
1. Using SST, loosen the crankshaft pulley set bolt.
  SST 09213-38010, 09330-00021
  
  HINT.
  
  Loosen the crankshaft pulley set bolt until 2 to 3 threads remain threaded to the crankshaft.
  
  Fig 1: Loosening Crankshaft Pulley Set Bolt
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2. Using the pulley set bolt and SST, remove the crankshaft pulley
  SST 09950-50013 (09951 -05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09954-05031)
  
  HINT
  
  Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt
  
  Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Pulley
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REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY
1. Remove the crankshaft timing gear key from the crankshaft
Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Timing Gear Key
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REMOVE TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL
1. Using a knife, cut through the oil seal lip
2. Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, pry out the oil seal.
NOTE: After removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

Fig 4: Removing Timing Chain Case Oil Seal
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