Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Fig. 11 Crankshaft front oil seal installation:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove crankshaft sprocket as described under ``Crankshaft Sprocket, Replace.''
3. Remove key and rear thrust washer from end of crankshaft.
4. Using a suitable tool, remove crankshaft front oil seal.
5. During installation of crankshaft front oil seal, position tool No. J-33083 or equivalent, Fig. 11, onto crankshaft. Lubricate front oil seal lip and install onto crankshaft.
6. Reverse procedure to complete installation.