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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tool Required

J 36010 Front Crankshaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  2. Notice: The engine front cover could be damaged if it is not properly supported during seal removal.


    Object Number: 33616  Size: SH
  3. Support the front cover and drive the oil seal out the timing chain side of the cover.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 33616  Size: SH
  1. Install the seal into the front cover by driving it in from the timing chain side using J 36010 . The J 36010 will properly position the seal in the front cover.
  2. Install the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .