Remove and Replace Crankshaft Seal

We used an 1/8" drill bit and a sheet metal screw to remove the crankshaft seal on my 1995 Toyota Camry. We used the crankshaft sprocket to push the seal in square and then used a 2" piece of ABS pipe and piece of wood to seat the crankshaft seal into its housing.

[@DavidEscobedo-qp6mi]

I’ve watched countless diy videos and none are presented the way you did. Basic info is given and the explanation was clear and easy to understand. Amazing !

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, David. ;) Merry Christmas!

[@danielk7783]

Nicely done. That’s the way an instructional video should be made. Thank you.

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, Daniel, and thank you for the thoughtful comment you left. It really means a lot to me.

[@denisvasquez5949]

that was craftsmanship, I learned something new from an professional mechanic! thanks!!

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, Denis. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and nice comment. It means a lot to me. Happy DIYing!

[@noey5766]

Thank you ladies. Your attention to detail, and sharing all the very important and necessary steps is astonishing. Really appreciate these videos.

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, Noey--always! I have great respect for you doing the work on your vehicle. You save bunches of money and can retire earlier. Proud of you kiddo. ;)

[@carlosmayorca4642]

Thank you so, so much for this video! Most of the videos showed people taking the whole oil pump out and I felt so relieved when I saw how easy you made this look. Plus points for the southern accent, it makes the video even better haha. Cheers!

[@eaglerider94]

Excellent tutorial. Will be doing this on my BMW E34 M50 tomorrow. Everything is ready, just need to carefully remove the seal. I've done it on my BMW E39 a few years ago but came here to refresh my memory.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Eaglerider94. It's a fun project. Enjoy! ;)

[@bigbang7897]

Thank you so much I was struggling with a transmission seal this morning on my Jeep and then I used this method it worked first time you saved my day.

[@pash3874]

Thanks so much for your video and the others, It gave me the confidence to change the cam belt and how to to get the crankshaft seal out, all was successful and the car is mint now, I think you saved me thousands, cheers mate👍

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, P Ash. Thank you for leaving such a nice comment. It's wonderful to hear the videos helped you. Yep, you save a lot of money when you DIY. Happy DIYing!

[@bdubs6666]

Nice video well explained, and no nonsense. I have a 87 Honda Accord, but the principles you showed, will work on my car. Thanks

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, B Dubs, for the nice comment. I'm glad the video helps you change the seal on your car. Best of luck with your project.

[@markflierl1624]

Very good video. I had a hell of a time removing my harmonic balancer.

[@garylester8621]

Very clear and understandable.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, gary.

[@briannielsen7176]

I tried that on my transmission seal that where the driveshaft goes into it. Screw pulled out so I used a slightly larger screw. That screw pulled out too. Fortunately there was enough of a lip on the seal sticking out where I used a flathead screwdriver and hammer to pop the old seal out myself.

[@aaronbeepdoo9728]

You make very clear and awesome videos.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you for saying that, aaron. That means a lot to me. ;) Happy DIYing!

[@WunKoolKat]

Brilliant and very clearly presented! Thank you

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, and thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice comment.

[@reginaldojainar1071]

Very well done…loud & clear❤

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you. I appreciate that a lot. ;)

[@marckemp9955]

Finally found my seal puller and I was able to bend the outer lip out all around but the seal wouldn't budge. Phone says it's 99 outside. I'm in a metal building with an industrial fan blowing. This is long sleeves weather. Actually cooler on hot days with long sleeves and a wide hat than short sleeves. Anyway that seal had been in there 32 years and it wasn't budging. I went to my 3/4 in sockets stuff and found a socket that fit the backside of the seal and then hammered it out. 1 13/16. I knew when I kept them I'd need them and I've used them several times. I wish I had thought about the chop saw, the torch tip and hoses, and the transmission jack but that's hindsight. Now for some Emory cloth to clean up the inside. *Emory cloth or 1000 grit wet or dry sandpaper or Scotch Brite or 3M... I'm going to use what I use and it's already perfect.

[@ralph5118]

Excellent detailed explanation

[@marckemp9955]

I found the old thrust bearings were the perfect size to drive in the new seal

[@lupusvenatici]

Really good video 👍

[@starmhz1]

You're brilliant. Thanks for the idea

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, and thank you for the lovely compliment. Happy DIYing! ;)

[@beasyphone]

Wayched more than i "meant to" as your demeanor, voice, etc reminds me so much of seejanedrill lol. I am literally scrollingvtrying to find tricks on zr2 front mains but theyre all: 1.Drop Diff ..... yeah, if i was going to do that id have replaced my pitman a year ago when the USMC "mechsnic" i paid to do it failed miserably. Ill just end up doing it hanging upside down from my A-Frame engine hoist lol. Good video. I use self tappers on wheel seals all the time, as it takes 13 seconds instead of following mack volvo impact protocol which takes 30 minutes...

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, beasyphone. ;)

[@raiderman28]

Great tip!!!👍👍

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Raul!

[@logan1572]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Logan 15, and you're welcome. Merry Christmas!

[@user-uz7tr1xc8g]

definitely better than the other videos

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. ;)

[@konstantinusstoyanov9749]

Nice, thank you

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, and thank you for your comment.

[@tracker335]

Perfect !

[@frugaldiy1]

Wonderful!

[@danielgodbout5355]

Thank you

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, Daniel.

[@lylastephens3836]

awesomeness

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Lyla!

[@TheMilenkata]

Thanks

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome.

[@KG-dg3qt]

Hello, how was the crankshaft pulley removed?

[@frugaldiy1]

Hello, KG. It was removed by the bump start method. Here's a link to my video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXiWhI1shcqWmKM

[@KG-dg3qt]

@@frugaldiy1 Thanks, now I watched the video, very useful

[@frugaldiy1]

;)

[@hasanalzaabi]

Smart

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, hasan.

[@hasanalzaabi]

@@frugaldiy1 is it possible to pull it usin a pick hook tool?

[@frugaldiy1]

I don't think so. Those seals are in there pretty darn tight. The method we used allowed us to drill into the metal band and get some "bite" to pull the seal out.