How to replace front crank seal 2.7

[auditrackspeed]

Already have the front end off, oil coming right out of the crank hole . How do you remove the bolt that holds on the seal. Thanks

[Zba]

Ummmm, the bolt holds the crank sprocket...

You need the crank lock pin or a good impact

[das4]

Already have the front end off, oil coming right out of the crank hole . How do you remove the bolt that holds on the seal. Thanks

there's a couple simple ways to do it. way I'm most comfortable with:

turn engine over by hand to TDC
install crank lock pin
remove crank sprocket bolt. can't remember for sure, but I believe it's a 24 or 23 MM socket
remove old seal, install new
you're technically supposed to replace the crank sprocket bolt as its a stretch bolt. some reuse it. I'd replace it. it's only about $12 at a local world pac for me

[4LiterBeater]

Im looking to rent the installation tools bc I want to do it once, and correctly. Make sure you check that spider hose and PCV system bc these seals are not supposed to leak and generally do when there is a build up of crank pressure. So make sure that the breather housing is clean and clear and the PCV valve is not shot like mine was. Also read that the suction pump jet will cause a similar failure.

[xalents23]

Remember to torque the stretch bolt back to OEM spec. 200nm (150 foot pounds) and an extra half turn to stretch the bolt. And have a nice long breaker bar to remove and install the stretch bolt. Good luck it's not that hard of a job. Just put that seal on properly. You don't want to have it leak and have to remove the motor twice. The link below should give you a good idea on the removal and install process.

http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...34-10-2012.pdf