FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


    1. Remove the 13 clips and upper radiator support seal.

  2. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR


    1. A00975M

      Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and radiator reservoir.

  3. REMOVE FAN SHROUD


    1. A0096VT

      Detach the claw to open the flexible hose clamp.

    2. A0095ZI

      Loosen the 4 nuts holding the fluid coupling fan.

    3. Remove the fan and generator V-belt Click here.

    4. A0096JP

      Remove the 2 bolts holding the fan shroud.

    5. Remove the 4 nuts of the fluid coupling fan, and then remove the shroud together with the coupling fan.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the radiator core.

  4. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY


    1. A00JV6DE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Loosen
      *b Hold

      Using SST, hold the crankshaft pulley and loosen the pulley bolt until 2 or 3 threads are screwed into the crankshaft.

      SST
      09213-54015   ( 91651-60855 )
      09330-00021
    2. A00JY39E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Loosen
      *b Hold

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

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05010, 09954-05021 )

      Tech Tips

      Apply lubricant to the threads and end of SST.

  5. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL


    1. A00JX0DE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Note


      • Do not damage the surface of the oil seal press fit hole or the crankshaft.

      • Check the crankshaft for damage after removing the oil seal. If the crankshaft is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.