Campaign - Front Balancer Shaft Oil Seal Replacement: Overview

00-073

March 13, 2000

Applies To:
SEE VEHICLES AFFECTED

Product Update: Front Balancer Shaft Oil Seal
(Supersedes 00-073, dated October 6, 2000)

BACKGROUND

The front balancer shaft oil seal may back out of the oil pump housing over time. If this happens, the oil can be rapidly pumped out of the engine without warning, causing serious engine damage if you continue to drive.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION





All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this product update campaign. An example of the customer notification is included in this service bulletin.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install an oil seal retainer to keep the oil seal from backing out.

PARTS INFORMATION

Front Balancer Shaft Oil Seal Retainer Kit:
P/N 06923-P0A-306, H/C 6627707
(Kit contains a retainer and an O-ring.)

NOTE:
Early production kits also include a set of installation instructions. These instructions are incorrect, do not use them. Use only the procedure in this service bulletin to install the kit.

REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS

Accord/Odyssey/SOHC Prelude:

Holder Attachment, 50 mm offset:
T/N 07MAB-PY3010A

DOHC Prelude:
Holder Attachment, 50 mm offset:
T/N 07NAB-001040A

ALL:
Holder Handle: T/N 07JAB-001020A
Belt Tension Gauge: T/N 07JGG-001010A or 07TGG-001000A

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





NOTE:
This campaign ends January 1, 2003. After that date, warranty claims for installation of a retainer, or repairs required due to a failed oil seal, will not be accepted.





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