Crankshaft Front Seal: Installation

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1.

Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.

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2.

Using the Front Crankshaft Seal Installer, install the crankshaft front seal.

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3.

Lubricate the crankshaft front seal and the crankshaft pulley with clean engine oil.

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4.

Using the Crankshaft Pulley Installer and the Front Seal Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.

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5.

With the aid of an assistant, use a strap wrench, install the new crankshaft bolt and the washer and tighten in 4 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

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6.

Install the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive

7.

After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure using a diagnostic scan tool.