Note! The seal can be replaced without removing the front cover. However, access to the seal is expanded and it is more convenient to work if the cover is removed.
Replacing the oil seal without removing the front cover
1. Disconnect the battery from ground. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see subsection 3.1.11).
2. Remember the orientation of the seal and pry it out.
3. Lightly lubricate the outer surface and working lips of the new seal with engine oil and press the new seal in without distortion using a mandrel with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the seal. The front surface of the seal should be flush with the front cover.
4. Install the pulley.
Replacing the oil seal by removing the cover
1. Remove the front cover.
2. Pry up and remove the seal. If the engine has a significant mileage, pour penetrating liquid into the gap between the seal and the housing and wait for enough time for impregnation.
3. Clean the seal bore and lightly lubricate the outer surface and working lips of the new seal with engine oil.
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4. Carefully, without distorting it, press the new seal into place using a mandrel with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the seal (photo on the left) or by hitting through a block (photo on the right).
5. Install the remaining parts in reverse order.