Tools Required

J 42041 Front Cover Seal/Balancer Installer

1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .




Important: Do not gouge the front cover when prying out the front cover seal, the seal will remove easily.

2. Remove the front cover seal with a small pry bar or a flat-bladed tool.

1. Place the front seal (1) onto the mandrel of the J 42041 .



2. Slide the mandrel onto the screw of the J 42041 .
3. Thread the J 42041 in the crankshaft. Ensure you engage at least ten threads of the J 42041 before pressing the seal in place.



4. Push the seal into position by tightening the nut on the J 42041 until the mandrel bottoms out on the crankshaft sprocket.




Important: The seal should NOT be flush with the front cover.

5. Check the installed depth of the seal (1). The seal should protrude 1-2 mm (0.039-0.078 in) from the front cover.
6. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .