Genuine 2001 Chevrolet Tracker Crankshaft Seal

2001 Chevrolet Tracker Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front crankshaft seal without removing the timing chain cover in DOHC engine on 2001 Chevrolet Tracker?

  A: To begin, If you want to change the front crankshaft seal, you can usually do so without removing the timing chain cover by first removing the radiator for better access to the seal. However, if clearance is too tight, you may need remove the cover as explained below. For timing chain cover removal, disconnect the negative battery cable, drain the engine oil and coolant, and remove the oil pan. Note that in some cases it may be possible to remove the front cover without having to take out the oil pan; in this case only needs removal of bolts for securing a front pan-to-cover (Linn). Remove the camshaft cover, coolant bypass pipe, bypass hose, fan, cooling shroud , fan belt and fan pulley. Also remove alternator belt , water pump pulley , alternator drivebelt tensioner , idler pulley and disconnects radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing . While not disconnecting refrigerant hoses , detach air conditioning compressor from its bracket and remove compressor mounting bracket . Use a pulley holding tool to remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and then take off pulley itself . Remove timing chain cover remembering all two dowel pin locations . To put it simply clean the timing chain cover thoroughly before inspecting front crankshaft seal for any damage after which pry out old seal with use of seal removal tool . When installing new seal , set timing chain coverage on flat surface and tap new seals into place using a large socket . Then apply RTV sealant on mating surface when reinstalling timing chain cover making sure that dowel pins are in position. Tighten down then install crankshaft flywheel bolt while holding tool on bolted pulleysRe-install air conditioning compressor bracket, alternator drivebelt idler pulley, radiator outlet hose; alternator drivebelt tensioner; water pump pulley; alternator drivebelt; fan pulley; fan belt; cooling shroud; fan. Put coolant bypass hose and pipe, camshaft cover and oil pan back. Set up cooling fan drivebelt tension, fill cooling system with coolant and add clean engine oil. Lastly, start the engine and check for any coolant or oil leaks.