GM 12608750
Oil Seal, Front

The first step before changing the front Crankshaft oil seal requires removal of the Crankshaft balancer. You should use a flat-bladed instrument to take out the Crankshaft oil seal but handle it with care to protect both the engine front cover and the Crankshaft. Front Crankshaft oil seals do not require any lubrication before installation either on the Crankshaft or balancer sealing surfaces. The new Crankshaft front oil seal installation requires the utilization of the oil seal installer (J 29184) before reattaching the Crankshaft balancer.

The process of front crankshaft oil seal replacement requires uninstalling both the A/C Compressor and power steering pump Drive Belt as well as generator and water pump drive belts. Proceed with the removal of the crankshaft balancer while referring to proper procedure guidelines. A flat-bladed tool can be used to eliminate the crankshaft oil seal. The installer should avoid using lubrication on the crankshaft front oil seal and crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces. You should employ the oil seal installer (J 29184) to set the new crankshaft front oil seal before you can reinstall the crankshaft balancer. Proceed to install the generator belt and the water pump Drive Belt and subsequently attach the A/C Compressor and power steering pump Drive Belt.

The replacement of the front crankshaft oil seal requires the removal sequence to begin with the A/C Compressor and power steering pump Drive Belt followed by the generator and water pump Drive Belt and ending with the crankshaft balancer removal. The extraction of the crankshaft oil seal requires installation of a flat-bladed tool. The installation of both components must avoid any lubrication of the crankshaft front oil seal as well as the crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces. The installation process begins with using the oil seal installer (J29184) on the new crankshaft front oil seal followed by reinstalling the crankshaft balancer and subsequently installing the drive belts in this order: generator and water pump first and then the A/C Compressor and power steering pump.

The replacement process for front crankshaft oil seal begins with belts removal of A/C Compressor and power steering pump followed by generator and water pump drive belts. The equipment used for removing the crankshaft balancer follows specific protocols. A flat-bladed tool should be used to slip out the crankshaft oil seal. The installation process requires skipping oil lubrication for both crankshaft front oil seal and crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces. The new crankshaft front oil seal will be installed by the oil seal installer (J 29184) and the crankshaft balancer will be reinstalled afterward. Begin by installing the generator accompanied by the water pump Drive Belt before adding the A/C Compressor and power steering pump Drive Belt.

The comprehensive process to replace a front crankshaft oil seal starts with removing the A/C Compressor and power steering pump Drive Belt and then proceeding to remove the generator and water pump Drive Belt. The next step requires removal of the crankshaft balancer. A flat-bladed tool should be used to uninstall the crankshaft oil seal. Installation requires avoidance of any lubrication on both the crankshaft front oil seal and the crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces. The j 29184 oil seal installer should be used to properly install the crankshaft front oil seal before reattachment of the crankshaft balancer. The procedure requires generator and water pump Drive Belt installation first and then it continues with A/C Compressor and power steering pump Drive Belt attachment.

Before fixing a front Crankshaft oil seal you need to detach the Crankshaft balancer. Install a suitable tool to pry out the Crankshaft front oil seal while maintaining caution for both the engine front cover and Crankshaft. A complete inspection of Crankshaft and Crankshaft balancer and engine front cover should be performed to detect any damage or wear so necessary replacements can be made. Fit the en-48869 (Front Crankshaft Seal Installer) with the Crankshaft front oil seal to the engine front cover as well as Crankshaft before using en-48869 and appropriate tool to properly install the seal. Finally, reinstall the Crankshaft balancer.

The Crankshaft balancer must be the first component to remove before front Crankshaft oil seal replacement. A flat-bladed tool must be used to take out the Crankshaft oil seal but with care to minimize damage to the engine front cover or Crankshaft. Installation of these components must be done without any lubrication on the Crankshaft front oil seal and Crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces. The complete process of installing a new Crankshaft front oil seal requires using the oil seal installer (J 29184) followed by reinstallation of the Crankshaft balancer.

Remove the engine flywheel using the appropriate tools.

It is important not to lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or the crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces during installation.

Utilize the Oil Seal Installer (J 29184) to properly install the new crankshaft front oil seal.

Remove the engine flywheel using the appropriate tools.

No, it is important not to lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or the crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces during installation.

Use a flat-bladed tool to carefully remove the crankshaft oil seal, ensuring not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft.

No, it is crucial not to lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or the sealing surfaces of the crankshaft balancer.

Utilize the Seal Remover (J45000) to extract the crankshaft oil seal.

Install the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing.

Loosen the T-handle until it stops, then remove the attaching screws.

Align the Cover Aligner and Seal Installer (J35468) and the crankshaft front oil seal with the engine front cover and crankshaft.

The necessary tools include the engine flywheel (part number: 123456), oil pan (part number: 654321), and crankshaft rear oil seal and housing (part number: 789012).

Align the crankshaft front oil seal with the engine front cover and crankshaft using the Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer (J 35468).

Reinstall the crankshaft balancer.

Clean the crankshaft sealing surface with a lint-free towel and inspect the lead-in edge for burrs or sharp edges, removing any with crocus cloth.

Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing.

Clean all sealing surfaces afterward.

Remove the engine flywheel.

Remove the engine flywheel.

The crankshaft balancer.

Remove the A/C compressor and power steering pump drive belt.

Apply sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) to the bore's outer diameter without blocking the drain hole.

Utilize a flat-bladed tool.

Install the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing.

Remove the engine flywheel using the appropriate tools.

Use the Rear Oil Seal Remover (J42841) to take out the old rear crankshaft oil seal.

Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing.

Clean the oil seal drain thoroughly.

Place the new crankshaft rear oil seal and housing.

Align the Cover Aligner and Seal Installer (J 35468) with the engine front cover and crankshaft, then install the crankshaft front oil seal using the Cover Aligner and Seal Installer (J 35468) along with a suitable tool.

Remove the engine flywheel using the Engine Flywheel Replacement procedure.

Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes using a nylon bristle brush, ensuring not to damage the crankshaft or chamber.

Take off the oil pan.

Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the crankshaft oil seal.

Remove the crankshaft balancer.

Next, take out the engine flywheel following the Engine Flywheel Replacement procedure.

Reattach the engine flywheel.

Remove the engine flywheel.

Reinstall the crankshaft balancer.

Utilize the EN-42067 (Rear Main Seal Installer) to install a new crankshaft rear oil seal.