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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 22102 Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 441296  Size: SH
  1. Remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  2. Important: Use care as not to damage the engine front cover, or the crankshaft when removing this seal.

  3. Remove the crankshaft front cover oil seal from the engine front cover.

Installation Procedure

  1. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the sealing surface of the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the inner sealing surface of the oil seal.

  3. Object Number: 67878  Size: SH
  4. Use the Install New Engine Front Cover Oil Seal 6.5L to install the crankshaft front cover oil seal.

  5. Object Number: 66720  Size: SH
  6. Install the crankshaft balancer to the crankshaft. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .