Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT WITH FRONT COVER REMOVED
Remove Or Disconnect
1. Oil seal out of the timing cover.
^ Pry the seal out with a large screw driver.

Install Or Connect
Tool Required: J 35468, Seal Installer
1. New seal so that the open end of the seal is toward the inside of the cover.
^ Drive the seal into position with J 35468.
^ Support the cover at the seal area.
2. Lubricate the seal with engine oil before installing the Harmonic Balancer.

WITH FRONT COVER INSTALLED
Remove Or Disconnect
1. Harmonic Balancer.
2. Seal from the timing cover.
^ Pry the seal out of the cover with a large screw driver being careful not to damage the surface on the crankshaft.

Install Or Connect
Tool Required: J 35468. Seal Installer
1. New seal so the open end of the seal is toward the inside of the cover.
^ Drive the seal into place using J 35468
2. Harmonic Balancer.
^ Lubricate the seal with engine oil.