Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools

EN-48869 - Front Crankshaft Seal Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Pry out the crankshaft front oil seal using a suitable tool. Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft.

Installation Procedure




1. Lubricate the NEW oil seal with clean engine oil.
2. Align the EN-48869 - installer and the crankshaft front oil seal with the engine front cover and crankshaft.
3. Install the crankshaft front oil seal using EN-48869 - installer and a suitable tool.
4. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).