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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 41478 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer
    • E-308 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Remover.

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement .
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  4. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  5. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal .

  7. Object Number: 1950876  Size: SH
  8. Using tool E-308  (2) gently pry the crankshaft oil seal (1) from the front engine cover (3).

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the crankshaft front oil seal installation. Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installation .
  2. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
  3. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
  4. Install the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  5. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  6. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement .
  7. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .