Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools
J 41478 Crankshaft Front 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. Remove the crankshaft oil seal (1) from the front cover.
Installation Procedure
Important:
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Do not lubricate the oil seal sealing surface.
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Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal.
1. Lubricate the outer edge of the oil seal (1) with clean engine oil.
2. Lubricate the front cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
3. Install the crankshaft front oil seal onto the J 41478 guide.
4. Install the J 41478 threaded rod (with nut, washer, guide, and oil seal) into the end of the crankshaft.
5. Use the J 41478 in order to install the oil seal into the cover bore:
