FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0]

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Warning

•  A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.

1.  For without i-ELOOP, perform the following procedure:

(1)  Set aside the air hose and air cleaner cover as a single unit with the air flow sensor connector connected. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

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(2)  Remove the air cleaner case and resonance chamber No.1 as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

2.  For with i-ELOOP, perform the following procedure:

(1)  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

(2)  Remove the air cleaner, air hose and resonance chamber No.1 as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

(3)  Disconnect the service plug. (See SERVICE PLUG DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [i-ELOOP].)

(4)  Remove the DC-DC converter (i-ELOOP). (See DC-DC CONVERTER (i-ELOOP) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [i-ELOOP].)

3.  Disconnect the front stabilizer control link. (SKYACTIV-G 2.0) (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the front stabilizer bracket installation nuts and set the front stabilizer aside. (SKYACTIV-G 2.0) (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

6.  Remove the air cleaner bracket, cooler pipe and the bracket securing the heater hose.

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7.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1	Crankshaft pulley lock bolt (See Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Removal Note.) (See Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Installation Note.)
2	Crankshaft pulley
3	Front oil seal (See Front Oil Seal Removal Note.) (See Front Oil Seal Installation Note.)

Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Removal Note

Caution

•  To prevent damage to the crankshaft pulley, protect the crankshaft pulley with a clean cloth so that the bar part (205-072) of the SST does not contact the crankshaft pulley.

•  To prevent damage to the engine front cover, be careful not to allow the tab part (49 B011 105) of the SST to get caught between the crankshaft pulley and the engine front cover.

1.  Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SSTs.

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2.  Remove the crankshaft pulley lock bolt.

Front Oil Seal Removal Note

1.  Remove the oil seal lip using a utility knife.

2.  Using a screwdriver wrapped in a cloth, remove the front oil seal being careful not to damage the sealing surface.

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Front Oil Seal Installation Note

1.  Apply clean engine oil to the inner surface of a new front oil seal.

2.  Insert the front oil seal into the engine front cover by hand.

3.  Tap the oil seal in evenly using the SST and a hammer.

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Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Installation Note

Caution

•  To prevent damage to the crankshaft pulley, protect the crankshaft pulley with a clean cloth so that the bar part (205-072) of the SST does not contact the crankshaft pulley.

•  To prevent damage to the engine front cover, be careful not to allow the tab part (49 B011 105) of the SST to get caught between the crankshaft pulley and the engine front cover.

1.  Hold the crankshaft pulley using the SSTs.

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2.  Tighten the crankshaft pulley lock bolt in the order shown in the following two steps.