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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 44644 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Remover
    • J 44645 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 660534  Size: SH
  1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
  2. Install the button of J 44644 into the crankshaft.
  3. Press the jaws of J 44644 into the felt portion of the seal far enough to engage the inner lip of the seal.
  4. While holding the jaws of J 44644 tightly to the seals inner sleeve, tighten the new jaws.
  5. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 663819  Size: SH
  1. Clean the front crankshaft seal bore and the crankshaft.
  2. Lubricate the crankshaft sealing surface with engine oil.
  3. Place the crankshaft front oil seal onto the crankshaft.
  4. Install the J 44645 to the crankshaft.
  5. Press the crankshaft front oil seal into the crankshaft with the J 44645 until the tool bottoms out.
  6. Remove the J 44645 .
  7. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.