Removal/Installation

Fig. 13 Crankshaft Front Seal Installation:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove crankshaft sprocket as described under CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET.
3. Remove timing belt rear cover as described under TIMING BELT REAR COVER.
4. Disconnect oil pressure sender electrical connector.
5. Remove oil pan as described under OIL PAN.
6. Remove oil filter.
7. Remove oil pump attaching bolts, then oil filter and pickup tube assembly.
8. Pry crankshaft front oil seal from oil pump.
9. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten oil pump attaching bolts to torque listed under SPECIFICATIONS/MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS/TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS. After installing oil pump and oil pan, lubricate crankshaft front oil seal lip with engine oil, then install seal using tool No. J-33083 or equivalent, Fig. 13.