FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Figure 74:





1. Using Special Tool 1026 and Insert 6827-A, remove crankshaft damper (Fig. 74).
2. Remove timing belt.

Figure 75:





3. Remove crankshaft sprocket using Special Too] 6793 and insert C-4685-C2 (Fig. 75).

CAUTION: Do not nick shaft seal surface or seal bore.

Figure 76:





4. Using Tool 6771 to remove front crankshaft oil (Fig. 76) seal. Be careful not to damage the seal surface of cover.

INSTALLATION

Figure 77:





1. Install new seal by using Tool 6780 (Fig. 77).
2. Place seal into opening with seal spring towards the inside of engine. Install seal until flush with cover.

Figure 78:





3. Install crankshaft sprocket (Fig. 78). Using Special Tool 6792.
4. Install timing belt and timing belt covers.

Figure 79:





5. Install crankshaft damper (Fig. 79). Use thrust bearing/washer and 12M 1.75 x 150 mm bolt from Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and tighten to 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.).