LUBE-08, Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Replacement


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Tools

Parts

PARTS
Part No.
Description
Model
Year
Engine Code
999 113 268 40 Seal
38 x 55 x 7 mm
944
1982 - 1984
Up to 43 E 14858 (MT)
Up to 43 E 21783 (AT)
999 113 331 50 Seal
38 x 52 x 7 mm
944
1984 - 1991
From 43 E 14859 (MT)
From 43 E 21784 (AT)
999 707 283 40 O-Ring
944
1982 - 1991
ALL

Other Procedures Needed

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
  2. Raise the vehicle on jack stands or ramps.
  3. Using ENG-05, remove the timing and balance shaft belts.
  4. Remove the rear timing cover.
  5. Remove the oil pump thrust washer, o-ring, and drive sleeve.
  6. Inspect the drive gear closely. It will over time develop a ridge which will prevent proper sealing with the crankshaft oil seal. If a ridge is evident on the drive gear, it should be replaced. Refer to LUBE-07 for drive sleeve (drive gear) part numbers.
  7. Using a seal puller, remove the crankshaft oil seal.
  8. Install a the new seal into the oil pump housing.
  9. Install the oil pump drive sleeve on to the crankshaft.
  10. Install the o-ring and oil pump thrust washer on to the crankshaft.
  11. Install the rear timing cover.
  12. Using ENG-06. install the timing and balance shaft belts.
  13. Lower vehicle and connect battery negative lead.

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