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Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Tools Required

J 29184 Oil Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement  (See: Cylinder Block Assembly/Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft

Pulley/Service and Repair) .

2. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the crankshaft oil seal. Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft.

Installation Procedure

Important:  Do not lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or the crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces.

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