Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
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9. Remove the split locking ring from the damper.
10. Remove the internal O-ring seal.
11. Remove the crankshaft front seal.
Install and tighten the removal tool 303-541 to the crankshaft front seal.
Tighten the center bolt of the tool to extract the seal.
Remove the tool and seal assembly.
Separate the seal from the tool.
12. Very carefully clean the threads of the crankshaft, using a plug tap M16x2, to remove all old cured sealant.
Keep the tap horizontal. Do not enlarge the crankshaft thread - remove sealant only.
13. Clean all relevant parts and faces.
Installation
