Front seals

[Jim L]

97 Outback Sport 2.2L

Anyone with direct experience with changing the front seals? I changed the
drivers side cam seal because it was leaking and the housing it was in was
easily removeable. The front crank seal and Passenger side cam seal looks
pretty tough to get out....any first hand experience and what tool did you
use? A seal puller is a bit big to get in there.

Thanks! Jim Lofgren, Redmond, WA

 

[Rat]

97 Outback Sport 2.2L

Anyone with direct experience with changing the front seals? I changed the
drivers side cam seal because it was leaking and the housing it was in was
easily removeable. The front crank seal and Passenger side cam seal looks
pretty tough to get out....any first hand experience and what tool did you
use? A seal puller is a bit big to get in there.

Thanks! Jim Lofgren, Redmond, WA

I drill a small hole in the seal and use a mechanics pick to pull the
seal out by sticking the pick in the hole. Just be careful not to gouge
the crank or housing with the drill bit.
With a very stubborn seal I drilled a hole and then threaded a screw
into it and pulled on the screw to remove the seal.

 

[Jim L]

Thanks for the reply! Sounds like you either remove the radiator or use a
90 degree drill. What does the mechanics pick look like? Is there another
name for it? Thanks again!

 

[Rat]

Thanks for the reply! Sounds like you either remove the radiator or use a
90 degree drill. What does the mechanics pick look like? Is there another
name for it? Thanks again!

Remove the radiator - it makes the job much easier.
A mechanics pick just looks like a screwdriver with a thin shaft and 90
degree bend or hook at the end.
A picture of one at this link

http://www.lawnmowerman.tv/Start-Buisness-Gallery/First/images/100_0284.jpg