Front Crankshaft Oil Seal — Removal and Installation (Mazda BT-50 (1))

1. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.

2. Drain the coolant (see chapter "Maintenance and general check and adjustment procedures").

3. Remove the upper radiator hose.

4. Remove the cooling fan shroud and the cooling fan (see chapter "Cooling system").

5. Remove the parts in the order they are numbered in the figure.



6. Installation of parts during assembly is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

7. Check the engine oil level.

8. Adjust the tension of the drive belts of the attachments (see chapter "Maintenance and general check and adjustment procedures").

Note on removing the crankshaft pulley

1. Using a locking device, secure the crankshaft pulley.



2. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

Attention:

• After removing the crankshaft pulley, do not rotate the crankshaft.
• Do not remove the key from the crankshaft nose.

Note on removing the front oil seal

1. Cut off the edge of the oil seal.

2. Using a screwdriver wrapped in a cloth, remove the seal.

Note on installing the front oil seal

1. Apply a coat of engine oil to the lip of the new front crankshaft oil seal.

2. Carefully pre-install the oil seal into the gear cover by hand.

3. Using a hammer and a mandrel of suitable diameter, press the seal into the gear cover.

Note: The oil seal should be installed flush with the gear cover by 0-0.4 mm.

Crankshaft Pulley Installation Note

1. Using a locking device, secure the crankshaft pulley.



2. Tighten the crankshaft pulley mounting bolt.

• Tightening torque - 392-441 Nm