Where is the front crankshaft seal located on a car?
At the front of the engine there is a seal that designed to control oil from leaking out. This seal is located at the front of the crankshaft as it protrudes out of the front of the engine block. The front part of the crankshaft is where the balancer or dampener (same thing) is bolted too and is where the serpentine belt is driven from.
How do you clean a front crankshaft seal?
Also clean the front of the crankshaft as well. Match the old seal to the new unit to make sure the inner and outer diameters are the same. Then apply a small amount of silicone sealer to the outer rim of the seal. This will help protect against any oil leaks from around the outside of the seal body.
How much does it cost to replace a front crankshaft seal on a car?
If you are having the job done at a repair shop except to pay between $250.00 and $550.00 depending on manufacturer and if the car is front wheel or rear wheel drive. A video of our mechanic performing this job is at the bottom of this guide. The car will need to be jacked up in most cases and supported on jack stands.
What causes the seal on the crankcase to loose?
As in with any engine seal heat and engine vibration can cause the seal to become hard and loose its sealing ability which will allow residual engine crankcase pressure to force oil past the seal and out from the engine.
At the front of the engine there is a seal that designed to control oil from leaking out. This seal is located at the front of the crankshaft as it protrudes out of the front of the engine block. The front part of the crankshaft is where the balancer or dampener (same thing) is bolted too and is where the serpentine belt is driven from.
As in with any engine seal heat and engine vibration can cause the seal to become hard and loose its sealing ability which will allow residual engine crankcase pressure to force oil past the seal and out from the engine.
Also clean the front of the crankshaft as well. Match the old seal to the new unit to make sure the inner and outer diameters are the same. Then apply a small amount of silicone sealer to the outer rim of the seal. This will help protect against any oil leaks from around the outside of the seal body.
If you are having the job done at a repair shop except to pay between $250.00 and $550.00 depending on manufacturer and if the car is front wheel or rear wheel drive. A video of our mechanic performing this job is at the bottom of this guide. The car will need to be jacked up in most cases and supported on jack stands.