PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH
REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley and loosen the crankshaft pulley set bolt.
Tech Tips
Further loosen the crankshaft pulley set bolt until 2 or 3 threads remain screwed into the crankshaft.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, remove the crankshaft pulley and crankshaft pulley set bolt from the crankshaft.
Note
Apply lubricant to the threads and end of SST.
Do not let SST or the crankshaft pulley drop.
REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
| *a | Protective Tape |
| *b | Cut Position |
Using a knife, cut off the lip of the timing chain cover oil seal.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, pry out the timing chain cover oil seal from the timing chain cover assembly.
Note
Do not damage the surface of the timing chain cover oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.
After removing the timing chain cover oil seal, check the crankshaft for damage. If damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.