Front Crankshaft Seal

[motormayhem]

What is the front crank seal that is easy to replace while I have the harmonic balancer off called? I am going to be replacing the balancer soon and want to do any preventative maintenance I can while I have it apart. A quick look on autozone's site left me wondering what exactly to search for. Is it called a front main seal or crank-cover seal? Looks like the tm calls it a crankcase cover seal. Also is it a press in seal something similar to a rear main seal? I am away at college right now and am itching to drive my truck when I get home so im trying to have part numbers and descriptions to give to my dad so he can stop by the parts store and buy parts so they can be installed the moment im back.

 

[camogriz]

It should be a front crankshaft seal or possibly a crankshaft timing cover seal. The parts counter person should be able to show you a picture of the seal so you can make sure you are both talking about the same one. If possible, remove the old one and bring it with you. That seal should be fairly easy to replace by prying it out and then just tapping it back in using a big socket and a hammer, like a wheel bearing seal on a brake rotor. Take care not to nick the crankshaft snout, or it might leak.

 

[rnd-motorsports]

Timing cover seal better yet ( National part # 3945 )