Engine Front Oil Seal Removal

Hold the front of the V-bank cover and raise it to disengage the 2 retainers on the front of the cover. Continue to raise the cover to disengage the retainer on the rear of the cover and remove the cover.

NOTICE:

Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the cover to break.

Using SST, release the belt tension by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the V-ribbed belt from the belt tensioner.

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

Using SST, loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt.

SST

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

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Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE:

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