Front Oil Seal Replacement: Notes

WARNING:

A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool before servicing.

Set aside the air hose and air cleaner cover as a single unit with the air flow sensor connector connected. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

Fig 1: Setting Aside Air Hose And Air Cleaner Cover
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Remove the air cleaner case and resonance chamber No. 1 as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the air cleaner bracket, cooler pipe and the bracket securing the heater hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

Fig 2: Air Cleaner Bracket Clips And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the front stabilizer control link. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the front stabilizer bracket installation nuts and set the front stabilizer aside. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove in the order indicated in the figure below.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Crankshaft Pulley Components With Torque Specification

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Crankshaft pulley lock bolt (See Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Removal Note .) (See Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Installation Note .)
2	Crankshaft pulley
3	Front oil seal (See Front Oil Seal Removal Note .) (See Front Oil Seal Installation Note .)