### Front Crankshaft Seal

#### REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

##### 3.0L (VG30E) Engine

NOTE: The front oil seal is a part of the oil pump body.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the timing belt and the crankshaft sprocket.
3. Remove the oil pump assembly.
4. Remove the oil seal from the oil pump body using a pry tool. Be careful not to damage the oil pump body during seal removal.

   To install:

5. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal. Install the seal using proper size driver.
6. Install the oil pump assembly to the engine.
7. Install the remaining components in reverse order of removal.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.

##### 3.0L (VG30DE and VG30DETT) Engines

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Position the engine to TDC of compression stroke.
3. Remove the engine undercover.
4. Remove all accessory drive belts and remove the alternator from the vehicle.
5. Remove the crankshaft damper-to-crankshaft bolt and remove the damper.
6. Remove the timing belt covers and remove the timing belt.
7. Using a proper prying tool, remove the seal from the front oil pump housing.

   WARNING
   Use care when prying the seal front the front cover so as not to damage the cover or crankshaft.

   To install:

8. Using a proper seal driver, install the front crankshaft oil seal to the oil pump.
9. Install the timing belt and the timing belt covers.
10. Install the crankshaft damper and tighten the mounting bolt to 159–174 ft. lbs. (216–235 Nm).
11. Install the alternator assembly and install the engine drive belts.
12. Install the engine undercover.
13. Connect the negative battery cable and check all fluid levels.
14. Start engine, check ignition timing, and check for oil leaks.