Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools

EN-48869 Front Crankshaft Seal Installer


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