Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Tools Required

J 35468 Cover Aligner and Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the crankshaft balancer.




2. Pry out the crankshaft front oil seal using a suitable tool. Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft.
3. Inspect the crankshaft, the crankshaft balancer and the engine front cover for wear and/or damage. Replace the components as necessary.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the J 35468 and the crankshaft front oil seal with the engine front cover and crankshaft.
2. Install the crankshaft front oil seal using the J 35468 and a suitable tool.
3. Install the crankshaft balancer.