General Motors — Front Cover Oil Seal Removal
Repair & overhaul
From a General Motors service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Remove fan shroud. Remove fan and accessory drive belt. Remove crankshaft balancer bolt.
- Remove crankshaft pulley bolts and crankshaft pulley. Using Damper Puller/Installer (J-39046), remove crankshaft balancer.
- Carefully pry seal from cover.
Tools required
- Damper Puller/Installer (J-39046) Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.