pulling crank seal

[vipergtx500]

I have an oil leak around my crank hub so i was going to replace the crank seal at the same time I swapped out my opti. Do I need a special crank puller tool or can I use whatever? Also, do I have to remove the timing cover?

[deadtrend1]

I would think that it's probably easier to pull the timing cover off. But then you need to lower the front of the oil pan and need new timing cover gasket.

[RamAir95TA]

You will need a harmonic balancer puller/install tool (you can rent them). Pull off the balancer, remove the old seal, install the new one, reinstall hub, done. :)

[deadtrend1]

You will need a harmonic balancer puller/install tool (you can rent them). Pull off the balancer, remove the old seal, install the new one, reinstall hub, done. :)

that too, or use a 3 jaw gear puller. Either or .....

http://shbox.com/1/pull_pulley.jpg

[RamAir95TA]

The 3-jaw puller will only work to remove the pulley, not the crank hub.

A harmonic balancer puller/install tool will also remove the pulley and crank hub together.