Special Tools
EN-29184 Oil Seal Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer toCrankshaft Balancer Replacement.Remove the crankshaft front oil seal using a suitable flat blade tool.Installation Procedure

Note:Do not lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or the crankshaft balancer sealingsurfaces.
Use the EN-29184 installer-(1) or equivalent to install the crankshaft front oil seal-(2).Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer toCrankshaft Balancer Replacement.
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Cleaning ProcedureClean the flex plate in solvent.Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.Dry the flex plate with compressed air.Inspection Procedure...__=Inspect the flex plate for the following conditions:Stress cracks around the flex plate-to-torque converter mounting bolt hole locations-(1)and/or ...