Crankshaft Front Seal

Crankshaft Front Seal









Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the crankshaft pulley.





3. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
- Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.

4. Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.





5. Using the Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft seal.





Installation

1. Lubricate the engine front cover and the new crankshaft seal inner lip with clean engine oil.





2. Using the Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer, the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer and the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer, install the new crankshaft front seal into the engine front cover.





3. NOTE: If not secured within 5 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep and silicone gasket remover. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 5 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.





4. Lubricate the crankshaft pulley sealing area with clean engine oil prior to installation.





5. Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.





6. Tighten the new crankshaft pulley bolt in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.

7. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt onto the crankshaft pulley.