Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Seal, Belt Pulley Side

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Seal remover (T40019)

• Assembly tool (T40048)

Procedure

- Bring lock carrier into service position. Refer to => [ Lock Carrier, Moving into Service Position ] Lock Carrier, Moving Into Service Position.

- Remove vibration damper. Refer to => [ Vibration Damper ] Vibration Damper.

- Place inner part of seal extractor (T40019) flush with outer part and secure using knurled-head screw.

- Lubricate threaded head of seal extractor, position and with forced pressure screw into oil seal as far as possible.





- Loosen knurled thumb screw and turn inner portion against crankshaft until the seal is pulled out.

- Clamp seal extractor at mounting points in a vise.

- Remove seal using pliers.

- Clean operating and sealing surfaces.

- Insert assembly device (T40048/1) onto pull sleeve (T40048/2) and slide seal - 1 - onto pull sleeve.





- Remove assembly device.

- Place pull sleeve (T40048/2) on crankshaft and slide seal - 1 - into sealing surface on engine.





• Pull sleeve remains on crankshaft for pressing in.

- Position pressure sleeve (T40048/3) with bolts M8•55 mm - arrows - on crankshaft.





- Then screw in bolts by hand.

- Tighten bolts each 1/2 rotation by alternating sides to press in seal until it reaches stop.

The rest of installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Install vibration damper. Refer to => [ Vibration Damper ] Vibration Damper.

- Install lock carrier with attachments. Refer to =>
Radiator Support Radiator Support

- Place torque support on rubber buffer for torque support and tighten bolts - arrows -.





- Install front bumper cover.

- Check headlamp adjustment.

Tightening Specifications