Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY ")
Remove the front oil seal (A).

Fig 1: Removing Front Oil Seal
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Apply engine oil to a new oil seal lip & outer surface.
NOTE: Remove any debris from the lip portion of the oil seal.
Using the SST (09231-G2100, 09231-H1100), install the front oil seal (A).

Fig 2: Installing Front Oil Seal
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Always use new oil seal.
Install the crankshaft damper pulley.

(Refer to Drive Belt System - "CRANKSHAFT DAMPER PULLEY ")