C 1500 Suburban 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1997)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
Replacement
FRONT COVER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Perform TDC Offset Recovery procedure in Powertrain Management if the timing chain, timing gears, engine front cover, crankshaft
position sensor, crankshaft or other components affecting the timing are replaced.
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the water pump. Refer to Cooling and Radiator.
3. Rotate the engine until the timing marks are aligned.
4. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
5. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
6. Remove the engine front cover to oil pan bolts.
NOTE: Mark the fuel line clips, so that they can be reinstalled on the proper stud.
7. Remove the fuel return line clips.
8. Remove the front cover for the fuel injection pump drive gear.