FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL > REMOVAL

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1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH


2. REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER


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  1. Remove the 3 clips and the No. 3 engine under cover.



3. REMOVE NO. 1 V (COOLER COMPRESSOR TO CRANKSHAFT PULLEY) BELT (w/ Air Conditioning System)


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  1. Loosen bolts A and B.

  1. Remove the No. 1 V belt.



4. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT


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  1. Release the V belt tension by turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V belt from the V-ribbed belt tensioner.

  1. While turning the V-ribbed belt tensioner counterclockwise, align the holes, and then insert a 5 mm bi-hexagon wrench into the holes to fix the V-ribbed belt tensioner.



5. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT DAMPER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Using SST, hold the crankshaft damper and loosen the crankshaft bolt.

    SST
    09213-58014  
    09330-00021  



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

    SST
    09950-30012   (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09956-03020)



6. REMOVE TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL
  1. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.



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  1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the oil seal.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    Cut Position
    *2
    Protective Tape

    NOTICE:
    After the removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.