Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 773

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 65 Crankshaft Sprocket—Removal
Fig. 66 Front Crankshaft Oil Seal—Removal
(2) Place seal into opening with seal spring
towards the inside of engine. Install seal until flush
with cover.
(3) Install crankshaft sprocket (Fig. 68). Using
Special Tool 6792.
(4) Install timing belt and timing belt covers. Refer
to Timing System Section for timing belt covers and
belt.
(5) Install crankshaft damper (Fig. 69). 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.)
REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a 3/16 flat bladed screwdriver between
the dust lip and the metal case of the crankshaft
seal. Angle the screwdriver (Fig. 70) through the dust
lip against metal case of the seal. Pry out seal.
TIGHTEN NUT TO INSTALL SPECIAL TOOL SEAL 6780
SPECIAL TOOL PROTECTOR 6792
Fig. 67 Front Crankshaft Oil Seal—Installation
Fig. 68 Crankshaft Sprocket—Installation
CAUTION: Do not permit the screwdriver blade to
contact crankshaft seal surface. Contact of the
screwdriver blade against crankshaft edge (cham-
fer) is permitted.
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