2007 Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 9 - ENGINE

OIL SEAL-CRANKSHAFT-FRONT

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove accessory drive belt.
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
3. Remove crankshaft damper. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL)
4. Position Special Tool 6341A on crankshaft nose. Carefully screw the tool into the seal until it engages firmly . Be careful not to damage that crankshaft seal surface of cover


5. Remove oil seal by turning the forcing screw until the seal disengages from the cover .

INSTALLATION




1. Position Special Tool C-4992-2 Guide, on the crankshaft nose .
2. Position new seal over the guide with the seal spring in the direction of the engine front cover .
3. Install seal using Special Tool C-4992-1 until seal is flush with cover..
4. Install crankshaft damper.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION)
5. Install accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION)
6. Lower vehicle and connect negative cable to battery.