
FE290 ENGINE
Crankshaft and Counterbalance
Page 13-40 2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
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OIL SEALS
Oil seals are used on both ends of the crankshaft. Any time the crankshaft is removed from the seals, the
seals must be replaced with new ones.
Oil Seal Removal
Use an oil seal remover to press or drive the seal out of the casing.
Oil Seal Installation
1. Put a light coating of clean engine oil on the outside edge and the inner lip of the oil seal to assist instal-
lation.
2. Install all oil seals with their lips facing the center of the engine.
3. Using the 1.37 inch (35 mm) seal driver, press the oil seal into the flywheel side of the crankcase until it
is flush with the hole.
4. Using the 1.97 inch (50 mm) seal driver, press the oil seal into the crankcase cover until it is 0.157 inch
(4 mm) below the outside surface.
Figure 13-91 Check Ball Bearing
• NEVER REUSE AN OIL SEAL. REPLACE THE OIL SEAL WITH A NEW ONE.
Figure 13-92 Inspect Bearing Surfaces
in Crankcase
Figure 13-93 Inspect Camshaft Surface in
Crankcase Cover
A
B
NOTE
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