Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL


Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal


REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts.
- RH front wheel and tire; Adjustment.
- Splash shield (RH); Component.
- Drive belt; Component.
- Crankshaft pulley; Component.
2. Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to new front oil seal joint surface and seal lip.





2. Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.










- Install front oil seal (2) using a suitable tool with outer diameter
57 mm (2.24 in) and inner diameter 45 mm (1.77 in) (A) to the dimension as shown.






CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.
- Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.
- Do not touch grease applied on oil seal lip.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.