Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL FRONT

REMOVAL
1. Remove the crankshaft vibration damper.
2. Remove timing belt.





3. Remove crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool 6793 and insert C-4685-C2 (Fig. 62).

CAUTION: Do not nick shaft seal surface or seal bore.





4. Using Tool 6771 to remove front crankshaft oil seal (Fig. 63). Be careful not to damage the seal surface of cover.

INSTALLATION





1. Install new seal by using Special Tool 6780 (Fig. 64).
2. Place seal into opening with seal spring towards the inside of engine. Install seal until flush with cover.





3. Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool 6792 (Fig. 65).
4. Install timing belt.
5. Install crankshaft vibration damper.