Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cooling fan and shroud.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove the vibration damper.





5. Protect the crankshaft with a rag, then pry out the front crankshaft oil seal (1) with a suitable tool.

INSTALLATION





1. Remove any burrs from the seal's mounting surface.

Note: The circumference and the sealing lip of the front crankshaft oil seal, as well as the mating contact surface MUST be free of oil and grease.

2. Fit the front crankshaft oil seal onto the Special Tool 9103 Insertion Tool (2) as shown.
3. Align the slot of the tool with the crankshaft key.
4. Using a suitable tool, tap the insertion tool until the vibration damper bolt can be installed through the insertion tool.
5. Use the vibration damper bolt to push the seal into the timing chain cover until tight.
6. Remove the Special Tools.
7. Install the vibration damper.
8. Install the accessory drive belt.
9. Install the engine cooling fan and shroud (1).
10. Connect the negative battery cable.