Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools
* J 44644 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Remover
* J 44645 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Install the button of J 44644 into the crankshaft.
3. Press the jaws of J 44644 into the felt portion of the seal far enough to engage the inner lip of the seal.
4. While holding the jaws of J 44644 tightly to the seals inner sleeve, tighten the jaw bolts.
5. Using the J 44644 , remove the crankshaft front oil seal.

Installation Procedure




1. Clean the front crankshaft seal bore and the crankshaft.
2. Lubricate the crankshaft sealing surface with clean engine oil.
3. Place the crankshaft front oil seal onto the crankshaft.
4. Install the J 44645 to the crankshaft.
5. Press the crankshaft front oil seal onto the crankshaft using the J 44645 until the tool bottoms out.
6. Remove the J 44645 .
7. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).