Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Tools Required

J 41478 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer


Removal Procedure





1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove and discard the crankshaft oil seal (140).



Installation Procedure

Important:
* Do not lubricate the oil seal sealing surface.

* Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal.








1. Lubricate the outer edge of the oil seal (140) with clean engine oil.
2. Lubricate the front cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.




3. Install the crankshaft front oil seal (140) onto the J 41478 .
4. Install the J 41478 threaded rod with nut, washer, guide, and oil seal into the end of the crankshaft.
5. Using the J 41478 , install the oil seal into the cover bore.

1. Use a wrench and hold the hex on the installer bolt.
2. Use a second wrench and rotate the installer nut clockwise until the seal bottoms in the cover bore.
3. Remove the J 41478 .
4. Inspect the oil seal for proper installation. The oil seal should be installed evenly and completely into the front cover bore.

6. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair) .