Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Required Special Tools:
- MB991367: Special Spanner
- MB998375: Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation

Removal Service Point
<> Crankshaft Sprocket Removal

1. Use the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt to secure special tool MB991367.
2. Loosen the crankshaft sprocket mounting bolt, and remove the sprocket.

Installation Service Points
>>A<< Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation

1. Apply engine oil to the entire inside diameter of the oil seal lip.
2. Use special tool MD998375 to press-fit the oil seal until it is flush with the front case.

>>B<< Crankshaft Sensing Blade Installation





Install the crankshaft sensing blade so that they face as shown in the illustration.

>>C<< Crankshaft Sprocket Installation





1. Use the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt to secure special tool MB991367.
2. Tighten the crankshaft sprocket bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 118 ± 9 Nm (87 ± 7 ft. lbs.)