Front Cover Oil Seal: Removal
- Remove coolant recovery tank. Rotate serpentine belt tensioner clockwise with a wrench, and remove belt. See Figure. Remove bolt and tensioner. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel and engine splash shield.
- Remove flexplate/flywheel cover. Using Flywheel Holder (J-37096), remove crankshaft damper bolt. See Figure. Remove crankshaft pulley bolts and pulley. Remove heater pipe screws at coolant recovery tank bracket. Install Damper Remover (J-24420-B) onto damper. Rotate puller screw, and remove damper.
- Pry out old front cover oil seal with large screwdriver. DO NOT damage crankshaft. Inspect crankshaft and front cover for scratches.