How to service the front crankshaft seal on Chevrolet Corvette?

Service of the front crankshaft seal requires removing the crankshaft balancer first. The first step should be to remove the front crankshaft oil seal from its position. The Engine Front-Cover Oil Seal Installer (J 41478) should be used to put in the new front crankshaft oil seal followed by crankshaft balancer reinstallation.

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Chevrolet Corvette Rear Main Seal Retainer Part Number: 12658976
$91.41 MSRP: $125.12
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- Other Name: Housing Assembly-Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: 12705665
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette | Grand Sport, Stingray, Z06, ZR1 | 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Rear Main Seal Part Number: 89060436
$24.24 MSRP: $39.93
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- Other Name: Seal Kit, Crankshaft Rear Oil; Crankshaft Seal; Seal Kit, Engine Rear Main Bearing; Seal, Engine Rear Main Bearing
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 12550574, 12585671, 89018162
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2023, 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 427, 427 Limited Edition Z06, 50th Anniversary Edition, 50th Anniversary Edition Pace Car, Base, Grand Sport, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Stingray, Z06, Z06 Carbon, ZR1 | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 7.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Crankshaft Seal, Front Part Number: 12634614
$12.80 MSRP: $21.09
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- Other Name: Seal Assembly-Crankshaft Front Oil; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal; Front Crank Seal; Front Seal; Cover Seal; Front Cover Seal; Seal, Engine Front Cover & Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12693255
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette | Grand Sport, Stingray, Z06, ZR1 | 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Rear Main Seal Part Number: 10088158
$34.26 MSRP: $56.44
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- Other Name: Seal, Engine Rear Main Bearing; Crankshaft Seal; Cover Seal; Rear Main Seal Retainer
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 35th Anniversary Edition, Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, ZR-1 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Oil Seal, Front Part Number: 10128316
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- Other Name: Seal, Engine Front Cover & Crankshaft Seal; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal; Oil Filter Seal; Front Seal; Timing Cover Oil Seal; Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Chevrolet Corvette | Base | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Crankshaft Seal, Front Part Number: 12654010
$4.69 MSRP: $7.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal Assembly-Crankshaft Front Oil; Front Crank Seal; Front Seal; Seal, Engine Front Cover & Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023-2024 Chevrolet Corvette | Z06 | 8 Cyl 5.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Corvette Front Cover Seal Part Number: 10067443
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal, Engine Front Cover & Crankshaft Seal; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 Chevrolet Corvette | ZR-1 | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

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This is a part that is found at the front part of the Chevrolet Corvette engine and its main function is to prevent oil loss from the crankcase. Made from both metallic and rubber this round seal provides a critical support for pumping Lube Oil for maintaining lubrification of engine components to reduce friction and alleviate wearing out of components. Through the years different versions of Crankshaft Seals were used on Chevrolet Corvette, the differences mainly lie in the material and design improvements brought to increase the elements' longevity and effectiveness. Thus, the Worn or damaged Crankshaft Seal can cause oil leaks while in high mileage engine cars hence having it replaced is very important for proper functionality of the engine. This is because the Crankshaft Seal is one of the crucial components of the Chevrolet Corvette's engine and proper functioning of the car depends on the routine maintenance of its Crankshaft Seal.

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Q: How to service the front crankshaft seal on Chevrolet Corvette?
A:
Service of the front crankshaft seal requires removing the crankshaft balancer first. The first step should be to remove the front crankshaft oil seal from its position. The Engine Front-Cover Oil Seal Installer (J 41478) should be used to put in the new front crankshaft oil seal followed by crankshaft balancer reinstallation.