Front Crankshaft Oil Seal (For Sedan) Removal

Loosen bolts A and B.

Release the fan and generator V belt tension and remove the fan and generator V belt.

Place a wooden block on a jack underneath the engine.

Remove the 5 bolts and nut and remove the engine mounting insulator sub-assembly RH.

Set the No. 1 cylinder to TDC/compression.

1. Turn the crankshaft damper sub-assembly, and align its timing notch with timing mark "0" of the oil pump.
   





2. Check that the timing marks on the camshaft timing sprocket and the camshaft timing gear are all facing upward as shown in the illustration.
   If not, turn the crankshaft 1 complete revolution (360°) and align the marks as above.
   

Using 2 SSTs, loosen the bolt while holding the crankshaft damper sub-assembly.

SST

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NOTICE:

Check the SST installation positions when installing them, to avoid the SST fixing bolts from coming into contact with the oil pump assembly.

Remove the SST and the bolt.

Remove the crankshaft damper sub-assembly.

Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.

Using a screwdriver with its wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.

NOTICE:

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