Tools Required

1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .



2. Pry out the front cover seal using a screwdriver or a prybar. Use caution to prevent gouging of the front cover bore or crankshaft.

Tools Required

J 38818 Front Cover Seal Installer

1. Support the backside of the front cover around the seal opening with two blocks of wood.
2. Lubricate the seal lips with clean engine oil.
3. Install the new seal using a hammer and the J 38818 . Make sure the tool bottoms on the cover in order to properly position the seal.



4. Check the installed depth (1) of the seal. The inner edge of the seal must be 7.5 mm (0.30 in) below the rear face of the front cover around the entire seal.
5. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement