G 1500 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
2. Remove the water pump.
3. Loosen the oil pan.
4. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
5. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
NOTE: Use care when removing the engine front cover from the front of the oil pan seal.
6. Remove the engine front cover.
7. Clean the varnish and the sludge buildup from the engine front cover area.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Any time the engine front cover is removed, replace it. If the cover that was removed is reinstalled, oil leaks may develop.
1. Use care when engaging the front of the oil pan seal with the bottom of the front cover.
2. Lubricate the front of the oil pan seal with engine oil to aid reassembly.
3. Install the new engine front cover.
4. Install the engine front cover bolts.
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Tighten the engine front cover to block bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
5. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
6. Install the oil pan.
7. Install the water pump.
8. Install the crankshaft balancer.
