Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Tools Required

J 29184 Oil Seal Installer


Removal Procedure





1. Remove the A/C compressor and power steering pump drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement (Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement) .
2. Remove the generator and water pump drive belt. Refer to Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement (Water Pump and Generator Belt Replacement) .
3. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal (Overhaul) .
4. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the crankshaft oil seal.



Installation Procedure






Important: Do not lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or the crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces.


1. Use the J 29184 or equivalent to install the crankshaft front oil seal.
2. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation (Overhaul) .
3. Install the generator and water pump drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Tensioner Replacement (Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Tensioner Replacement) .
4. Install the A/C compressor and power steering pump drive belt. Refer toWater Pump and Generator Belt Tensioner Replacement (Water Pump and Generator Belt Tensioner Replacement) .