OEM 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Crankshaft Seal

2002 Chevrolet Corvette Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front crankshaft seal on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: The first step in replacing a crankshaft front oil seal requires the removal of a crankshaft balancer. Patch out the crankshaft oil seal at the front cover with appropriate sealing tools. One must not apply lubrication to the front cover oil seal surface during replacement while also avoiding the reuse of the crankshaft oil seal. Apply clean engine oil onto the outer edge of the new oil seal and the front cover oil seal bore. The Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer (J41478) functions as an appliance for guiding new oil seal application to the guide. Install the threaded rod J41478 (including its threaded nut and washer alongside guide and oil seal) into the crankshaft end before using the J41478 to position the oil seal inside the cover bore. A wrench should hold the installer tool hex while another wrench should rotate the installer nut in a clockwise direction until the seal completely seats within the cover bore. Users should remove the installation tool after which they should check that the oil seal is positioned properly within the cover bore. Finally, reinstall the crankshaft balancer.