☰
Login
Join
×
Home
Answered Questions
Repair Topics
Repair & Service Guides
Popular Questions
Warning Lights
Trouble Codes
How It Works
Testing / Diagnostics
Symptoms
Videos
Login
Become a Member
Home
Ford
Explorer
Engine
Crankshaft
Front Crankshaft Seal
Replace/Remove
Crank seal replacement
2003 FORD EXPLORER
RUSLIPN421
MEMBER
1 POST
FOLLOW
What all do u have to take off from the motor to replace the crankshaft front seal? 2 wheel drive, 4.0 SOHC
Sep 18, 2010 at 9:08 PM
Advertisement
SQM
CERTIFIED EXPERT
6,383 POSTS
Hello,
For the front seal you will have to take off the belt, crank pully (harmonic balancer) and possibly the fan shroud to make room.
Here is a good article that you might find helpful:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/front-main-seal-replacement
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-harmonic-balancer-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-main-seal-replacement-rear
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Images (Click to enlarge)
Jul 14, 2021 at 2:23 PM