For 1990-2009 cars only
- Pry the old oil seal from the front cover and discard.
- Clean the front cover in a commercially available cleaning fluid and blow dry with compressed air.
- Inspect the front cover sealing surfaces for excessive scratches and/or gouges.
- Inspect the front cover gasket for damage to the membrane or distortion to the aluminium carrier.
- Inspect the front cover to oil pan threaded holes for damaged threads or debris, refer to Thread Repair if rectification is required.
- Inspect the front cover crankshaft oil seal bore for damage.
