Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
2. Using a screw driver or prybar behind the front crankshaft seal, pry out the seal. Use caution to prevent gouging the front cover bore for seal or crankshaft.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 38818 Cover Seal Installer
- J 39344 Harmonic Dampener Installer





1. Lubricate the front crankshaft oil seal lips with clean engine oil.
2. Position the seal to the front cover with the garter spring side toward the engine.
3. Using the J 38818 and the J 39344 push the seal into the front cover until the tool bottoms on the cover.
4. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.