Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL


Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal


REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts.
- Front fender protector (RH); Refer to Component Removal and Installation.
- Drive belt; Refer to Component.
- Crankshaft pulley; Refer to Exploded View.
2. Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to new front oil seal joint surface and seal lip.





2. Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.

A : Dust seal lip
B : Oil seal lip
White Arrow Indicates Engine front
Dark Arrow Indicates Engine rear






- Install front oil seal (2) using a suitable tool with outer diameter 57 mm (2.24 in) and inner diameter 45 mm (1.77 in) (A) to the dimension as shown.

1 : Front cover
Arrow Indicates Engine front







CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.
- Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.
- Do not touch grease applied on oil seal lip.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.