Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1243

9 - 72 2.0L DOHC ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
SPECIAL FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL SPECIAL TOOL 1026 TOOL SPECIAL TOOL 6793 INSERT 6827–A
REMOVAL
(1) Using Special Tool 1026 and Insert 6827–A,
remove crankshaft damper (Fig. 56).
Fig. 56 Crankshaft Damper—Removal
(2) Remove outer timing belt cover and timing
belt. Refer to Timing Belt System outlined in this
section.
(3) Remove crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool
6793 and insert C- 4685-C2 (Fig. 57).
CAUTION: Do not nick shaft seal surface or seal
bore.
Fig. 57 Crankshaft Sprocket—Removal
(4) Using Tool 6771 to remove front crankshaft oil
seal (Fig. 58). Do not damage the seal contact area
on the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new seal by using Tool 6780–1 (Fig. 59).
PROTECTOR
Fig. 58 Front Crankshaft Oil Seal—Removal
(2) Place seal into opening with seal spring
towards the inside of engine. Install seal until flush
with cover.
Fig. 59 Front Crankshaft Oil Seal—Installation
(3) Install crankshaft sprocket (Fig. 60). Using
Special Tool 6792.
NOTE: Make sure the word "front" on the sprocket
is facing you.
(4) Install timing belt and covers. Refer to Timing
Belt System in this section for installation.
(5) Install crankshaft damper (Fig. 61). Use thrust
bearing/washer and 12M-1.75 x 150 mm bolt from
Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and
tighten to 142 N·m (105 ft. lbs.)
TOOL6771 SPECIAL
PL
INSTALLER TOOL 6780–1 SPECIAL
SEAL