Front Crankshaft Seal: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL

FRONT OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the following parts:
- Engine undercover with power tool.
- Drive belts: Exploded View.
- Cooling fan assembly: Exploded View.
- Suspension member stay (2WD models): Exploded View.
- Front cross bar (AWD models): Exploded View.
2.Remove crankshaft pulley as per the following:
a.Remove rear plate cover. Exploded View (2WD models) or {LINK_TO_MANY:0000000006887079}{LINK_TO_MANY:0000000006887080}, "AWD :
Exploded View" (AWD models).





b.Set the ring gear stopper [SST: KV-10119200 (J-49277)] (A) as shown in the figure.





c.Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt, and then pull crankshaft pulley with both hands to remove it.

CAUTION:
Never remove crankshaft pulley bolt. Keep loosened crankshaft pulley bolt in place to protect removed crankshaft pulley from dropping.





3.Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.

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

INSTALLATION






1.Install front oil seal on front cover.





- Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip (A) and dust seal lip (B).
- Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch or make burrs on circumference of oil seal.
- Using a suitable drift [outer diameter: 56 mm (2.20 in)], press fit oil seal until it becomes flush with front cover end face.
- Check the garter spring is in position and seal lips are not inverted.
2.Install in the reverse order of removal.