Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools

EN-48869 Front Crankshaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the crankshaft key from the keyway.
3. Pry out the crankshaft front oil seal using a suitable tool. Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft.

Installation Procedure




1. Lubricate the NEW oil seal with clean engine oil.
2. Align the EN-48869 and the crankshaft front oil seal with the engine front cover and crankshaft.
3. Install the crankshaft front oil seal using EN-48869 and a suitable tool.
4. Install the crankshaft key into the keyway.
5. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Service and Repair).