Tools Required

J 42041 Front Crankshaft Seal Installer

1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .



2. Do not gouge the front cover when prying out the front cover seal. The seal will remove easily.

Remove the front cover seal with a small pry bar or a flat-bladed tool.

1. Place the front seal (1) onto the mandrel of the installation tool.



2. Slide the mandrel onto the screw of the installation tool.
3. Thread the J 42041 in the crankshaft. Ensure you engage at least ten threads of the J 42041 before pressing the seal in place.



4. Push the seal into position by tightening the nut on the installation tool until the mandrel bottoms out on the crankshaft sprocket.




Important: The seal should NOT be flush with the front cover.

5. Check the installed depth of the seal (1). The seal should protrude 1-2 mm (0.039-0.078 in) from the front cover.
6. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .