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 9:08 PM
Crank seal replacement
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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.
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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