FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A015ZFO

      Remove the 9 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER INLET


    1. A01612G

      Remove the bolt, clip and No. 1 air cleaner inlet.

  4. SEPARATE RADIATOR RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01637D

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the radiator reserve tank assembly.

  5. REMOVE V-RIBBED BELT


    1. A0160KK

      Rotate the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley counterclockwise to loosen the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

      Tech Tips

      The pulley bolt for the V-ribbed belt tensioner is reverse threaded.

    2. A0162C9E01

      While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the holes. Insert a bar of φ5 mm (0.197 in.) into the holes to secure the V-ribbed belt tensioner in place.

    3. Remove the V-ribbed belt.

  6. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY


    1. A0162CBE02

      Using SST, loosen the crankshaft pulley set bolt.

      SST
      09213-38010
      09330-00021

      Tech Tips

      Loosen the crankshaft pulley set bolt until 2 to 3 threads remain threaded to the crankshaft.

    2. A0162ZAE01

      Using the pulley set bolt and SST, remove the crankshaft pulley.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09954-05031 )

      Tech Tips

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt.

  7. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT TIMING GEAR KEY


    1. A0160SO

      Remove the crankshaft timing gear key from the crankshaft.

  8. REMOVE TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL


    1. A01636GE02

      Using a knife, cut through the oil seal lip.

    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, pry out the oil seal.

      Note

      After removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.