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Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair



Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Tools Required

J 35468 Cover Aligner and Seal Installer

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
2. 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 J 35468 and the crankshaft front oil seal with the engine front cover and crankshaft.
3. Install the crankshaft front oil seal using J 35468 and a suitable tool.
4. Install the crankshaft balancer.