940 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1992)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
REPLACING FRONT SEALS FOR CAMSHAFT, INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT
Special Tools Required: 5284, 5025, 5034.
Check that flame guard is not blocked.
A blocked flame guard prevents crankcase ventilation from operating properly. Crankcase pressure will be too high.
NOTE: Flame guard should not be installed on turbo engines.
Symptoms of a blocked flame guard are:
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oil dipstick pops up of pipe.
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oil leaks from oil seals in cylinder block. The oil seals need not always be replaced if they leak due to a blocked flame guard. Clean flame
guard and engine and recheck seals for leakage
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engine knocks.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE:
Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove:
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cooling fan
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clamp for preheating hose below fan shroud (optional)
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fan shroud
Remove drive belts and coolant pump pulley
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loosen adjustments
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remove AC compressor and alternator belts
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remove pulley
