XJ-6 L6-4.2L (1983)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
REMOVE
NOTE: To replace the front crankshaft seal while the engine is in the vehicle, it is necessary to remove the front suspension unit.
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Remove the crankshaft damper and pulley.
Figure 7
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If the cone (1, Fig 7) has not drawn clear with the torsional damper, carefully pry the slot open and draw it from the crankshaft.
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Recover the Woodruff key.
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Remove the oil pan.
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Draw the distance piece from the crankshaft.
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Pry the oil seal (2, Fig 7) from the front timing cover recess taking great care not to damage the surface of the crankshaft or the oil seal recess.
REFIT
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Liberally coat a new oil seal with clean engine oil and locate it in the timing cover recess, open side inwards.
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Check the O-ring seal in the distance piece, fit distance piece onto crankshaft.
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Fit the oil pan.
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Fit the Woodruff key in the crankshaft and fit the cone.
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Fit the crankshaft damper and pulley.
