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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 441296  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect both the battery negative cables from the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the upper fan shroud from the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the drive belt from the drive pulleys. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  4. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands.
  5. Remove the lower radiator shrouds from the radiators. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  7. Remove the crankshaft front cover oil seal from the engine front cover.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

J 22102 Seal Installer


    Object Number: 67878  Size: SH
  1. Use the J 22102 to install a new crankshaft front cover oil seal.
  2. Install the crankshaft balancer to the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  3. Install the lower radiator shrouds to the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
  5. Install the drive belt on the drive pulleys. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  6. Install the upper fan shroud to the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  7. Connect both the battery negative cables to the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable in Engine Electrical.