Genuine Mitsubishi Lancer Crankshaft Seal

Mitsubishi Lancer Crankshaft Seal Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Front Crank Seal
  MD168055
  Q: How to remove and install the front and rear Crankshaft Seals on Mitsubishi Lancer?

  A:

  First, remove the Timing Belt to install and remove a front crankshaft oil seal. The crankshaft sprocket shall be removed from the crankshaft. Make a small indentation with a centre punch on the front face of the oil seal. Be careful not to damage the oil pump housing. Using a self tapping screw, screw into the oil seal. Grip the head with pliers and withdraw the seal from the oil pump housing. Alternatively, use an oil seal remover. Examine the crankshaft where a seal contacts for scoring or damage. If you see any, consult an engine re-conditioner. Using the mandrel or tube as appropriate, apply multipurpose grease to the oil seal lip and install the seal squarely into the oil pump housing. Ensure the oil seal lip is facing towards the engine and the outer face of the oil seal is recessed approximately 1 mm from the oil pump housing. To end the process, cover the crankshaft sprocket and the timing belt. To access the rear crankshaft oil seal, first, remove the transaxle from the vehicle, then the Flywheel/driveplate. With a centre punch, tap a small hole in the oil seal's front face. Be careful not to damage the carrier. To remove the oil seal from the carrier and gauge the installed depth, screw a self-tapping screw on the oil seal. The head can be gripped with pliers. Inspect the crankshaft seal contact surface for scoring damage and seek an engine reconditioning specialist if necessary. The sequence of installation is just the reverse of the removal process. Apply some multipurpose grease to the oil seal lip. Using a mandrel or tube that only pushes on the outer edge, install it to the carrier ensuring that the oil seal lip faces towards the engine, and that the outer face has been installed to noted depth. Reattach the transaxle to the engine after fixing the flywheel.