Service manual
181 CID (3.0L) 4 CYLINDER GM ENGINE
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
90-861329--1 MARCH 1999 Page 3A-39
Crankcase Oil Seal
Replacing Oil Seal Without Removing Front Cover
REMOVAL
1. Remove torsional damper.
2. Pry seal out of cover from the front with a large screwdriver. Be careful not to distort front
cover or damage crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Correct rotation oil seal must be used to prevent oil leak.
1. Apply Quicksilver Perfect Seal to seal retainer mating surface and apply grease to seal
lips.
2. Install new seal with open end of seal inward, using crankcase front cover seal installer.
Drive seal in until it contacts. Do not use excessive force.
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a
b
a-Key In Crankshaft
b-Lobe of Bore Clears Key
3. Reinstall torsional damper as outlined.
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