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Crankshaft
Front Crankshaft Seal
Replace/Remove
Crank seal replacement
2003 FORD EXPLORER
RUSLIPN421
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What all do u have to take off from the motor to replace the crankshaft front seal? 2 wheel drive, 4.0 SOHC
Sep 18, 2010 at 2:08 PM
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Hello,
For the front seal you will have to take off the belt, crank pully (harmonic balancer) and possibly the fan shroud to make room.
Here is a good article that you might find helpful:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/front-main-seal-replacement
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-harmonic-balancer-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-main-seal-replacement-rear
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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