Kia 213523C500 Seal-Oil

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To replace the crankshaft front oil seal on 2005 and earlier models, first remove the timing belt and crankshaft sprocket, then slip off the sensor ring and the spacer behind it. For 3.8L and 2011 and later 3.5L models, remove the crankshaft pulley. Carefully pry the seal out using a screwdriver or seal removal tool, ensuring not to scratch the housing bore or damage the crankshaft, as this could lead to leaks with the new seal. Clean the bore in the engine and coat the outer edge of the new seal with engine oil or multi-purpose grease, applying the same lubricant to the seal lip. Use a seal driver or a socket slightly smaller than the seal's outside diameter to drive the new seal into place with a hammer, ensuring it is installed squarely and to the same depth as the original, checking afterward to confirm the spring is in place. The remainder of the installation follows the reverse order of removal, and after running the engine, check for oil leaks at the front seal. For camshaft oil seals on 2005 and earlier models, remove the timing belt and camshaft sprocket(s), detach the rear timing belt cover, and note the seal's seating depth before carefully prying it out with a screwdriver wrapped in tape to avoid damage. Clean the bore and coat the new seal's outer edge with engine oil or multi-purpose grease, applying grease to the seal lip as well. Drive the new seal into place using a seal driver or a socket, ensuring it is squarely installed to the same depth as the original. Reinstall the rear timing belt cover and tighten the bolts, then reinstall the camshaft sprocket(s) and timing belt, verifying that all timing marks are aligned to prevent major engine damage. Finally, run the engine and check for oil leaks at the camshaft seal.

Remove the crankshaft pulley and note how the seal is installed, ensuring the new one is positioned to the same depth and orientation. Carefully pry the oil seal out of the cover using a seal puller or a large screwdriver, taking care not to damage the crankshaft or distort the cover; wrapping electrician's tape around the screwdriver tip can help prevent damage. Apply clean engine oil or multi-purpose grease to the outer edge of the new seal and install it in the cover with the lip facing inward, using a seal driver or a large socket and hammer to drive it into place, ensuring it enters the bore squarely and stops at the proper depth. Lubricate the pulley hub with clean engine oil and reinstall the crankshaft pulley, then install the retaining bolt and tighten it to the specified torque. The remainder of the installation follows the reverse order of removal.

Thoroughly clean the seal bore in the housing with a shop towel, ensuring all traces of oil and dirt are removed.

Finally, install the flywheel/driveplate and then the transmission/transaxle.

Clean the bore in the engine and coat the outer edge of the new seal with engine oil or multi-purpose grease, applying the same lubricant to the seal lip.

A 2 to 3 mm wide bead of RTV sealant should be applied to the retainer flange.