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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 38818 Front Cover Seal Installer
    • J 39344 Crankshaft Balancer Installer
  1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 52988  Size: SH
  3. Pry out the front cover seal using a screwdriver or a prybar. Use caution to prevent gouging of the front cover bore or crankshaft.

Installation Procedure

  1. Lubricate the seal lips with engine oil.
  2. Position the seal to the front cover with the garter spring side toward the engine.

  3. Object Number: 53000  Size: SH
  4. Push seal into the engine front cover until the tool bottoms on the cover using the J 38818 and the crankshaft balancer installer J 39344 .
  5. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .