Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement - 3.0L: Notes
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. See AIR CLEANER OUTLET TUBE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
- Remove the cooling fan blade and fan shroud. See COOLING FAN AND CLUTCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
- Remove the drive belt. See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
- Remove the crankshaft pulley.
- Remove the vibration damper bolt and the washer.
- Remove the crankshaft damper, using Crankshaft Damper Remover ST 303-009 (T58P-6316-D) or equivalent.
- Remove the crankshaft key, if required.
- Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
- Install in the reverse order of removal by taking care of the following note.