Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair).

Important: To protect the crankshaft from damage, wrap the tip of the screwdriver with tape.






3. Use a screwdriver and pry out the crankshaft front oil seal.



Installation Procedure





1. Lubricate the new crankshaft front oil seal with Chassis Grease GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or equivalent.
2. Using a hammer and an appropriate driver, lightly tap the crankshaft front oil seal into place.
Important: Tap the oil seal in until its surface is flush with the crankshaft front oil seal retainer edge.



3. Install the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Crankshaft Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten the battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

5. Start the engine.