Crankshaft seal installer tool

Not to long ago True Mechanics Fixed cars. We didn't just replace parts. We would take stuff apart find the problem. Replace as little as possible. Then put it back togther. Correctly. First time every time.

Well this is a short How to on seals. The one I'm going to show you is the Crankshaft Seal on the front of the motor. This seal is an easy seal to replace. Getting to it is tough. But this seal is only 7 bucks when changing the oil pump that it is attached to is 300 bucks.

This is the same seal that is used in a few differnt areas of you motor. Plus it is used in alot of off car places too.

I didn't have the factory tool to install this seal. So I had to make one.

 

Step 1 Remove old seal.

I don't have a pic of this. But this is basic. Take a thin Flat head screw drive. Place it between the shaft and the seal. slip it in and up and pry the seal out. This mite take a few pulls depending on how"stuck" the seal is. once it's out clean the area.

If you don't own the seal yet. Take it with you to the parts store and match it up. Trust me. Getting the wrong seal will drive you nuts. It has a part number on it that can be crossed to another brand.

Ok now it's time to put it in. lets make a tool.

Comments

[thearchitect]

Not to long ago True Mechanics Fixed cars. We didn't just replace parts. We would take stuff apart find the problem. Replace as little as possible. Then put it back togther. Correctly. First time every time.

What you say above is lyrical! :-) Thanks for your great instructable, it will come handy one day!

Cheers,

K.

[Phil B]

Thank you for a good practical Instructable.