TM 5-3810-300-24&P-3
1.3.5
CRANKSHAFT FRONT COVER
crankshaft pulley (Section 1.3.7) and any other
accessories that may be mounted on the front of
the crankshaft.
3. Remove the vibration damper inner cone or oil
seal spacer.
4. Remove the cover attaching bolts and washers
5. Strike the rear face of the ears on the cover with
a soft hammer to free the cover from the dowels.
Pull the cover straight off the end of the
crankshaft.
6. Remove the cover gasket.
Fig. 1. Crankshaft Front Cover Mounting
7. Remove and inspect the oil slinger.
(Vibration Damper Removed)
8. Replace the oil seal (Section 1.3.2).
The crankshaft front cover is mounted against the
cylinder block end plate at the lower front end of the
Install Crankshaft Front Cover
engine (Fig. 1). The engine is supported at the front end
by engine supports attached to the front cover.
1. Install the oil slinger in place next to the oil pump
It will be necessary to remove the crankshaft front cover
drive gear, with the dished outer diameter of the
to remove and install the crankshaft or when the engine
slinger facing away from the gear.
is overhauled.
2. Shellac a new gasket to the bolting flange of the
crankshaft front cover.
Remove Crankshaft Front Cover
3. Coat the lip of the oil seal lightly with cup grease.
1. Drain the oil and remove the oil pan.
4. Attach the cover to the cylinder block front end
plate with bolts and lock washers.
2. Remove the vibration damper (Section 1.3.6),
Fig. 3. Crankshaft Front Cover Bolt
Fig. 2. Crankshaft Front Cover Details and
Tightening Sequence
Relative Location of Parts
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