1997 Dodge Caravan crankshaft seal

1997 DODGE CARAVAN
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GEARHEAD611
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1997 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

how do i change the front crankshaft seal?
Dec 8, 2008 at 4:48 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Raise vehicle
Remove passenger side wheel
Remove passenger side splash shield
Remove drive belt
Remove dampener bolt and remove dampener (harmonic balancer)
Use seal removal tool C-4991 (available for rent from most auto parts store - if you don't want to purchase one) to remove the seal from timing cover.

Use seal installer tool C-4992 with the seal's spring side towards the engine, install until surfaces are even
Install harmonic balancer. Torque to 40 ft/lbs
The rest is reverse of removal
Dec 9, 2008 at 2:40 PM
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