For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

J 41478 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer

Important:

• | Do not lubricate the oil seal sealing surface.

• | Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal.

• | Lubricate the outer edge of the oil seal with clean engine oil.

• | Lubricate the front engine cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.

1. Install the crankshaft front oil seal onto the J 41478 (3) guide.
2. Install the J 41478 (3) threaded rod (with nut, washer, guide, and oil seal) into the end of the crankshaft.
3. Use the J 41478 (3) in order to install the oil seal (2) into the front engine cover (1) bore.

3.1. | Use a wrench and hold the hex on the installer tool.

3.2. | Use a second wrench and rotate the installer nut clockwise until the seal bottoms in the front engine cover (1) bore.

3.3. | Remove the tool.

3.4. | Inspect the oil seal for correct installation. The oil seal should be installed evenly and completely into the front cover bore.