Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Block / Seals and Gaskets / Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools

EN-960 Installer
EN-45000 Remover Oil seal

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
Place a drain pan underneath the front crankshaft seal area.

Remove crankshaft front oil seal (2) from engine front cover. Use EN-45000 remover (1).

Installation Procedure

Install NEW crankshaft front oil seal (1) to EN-960 installer

Install NEW crankshaft front oil seal (1) to EN-960 installer (2).

Install crankshaft front oil seal by means of EN-960 installer (1) to engine front cover (2).

Ensure that crankshaft front oil seal (2) is flush with engine front cover (1).
Install crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement.
Remove the drain pan.
Check and correct engine oil level.

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