Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Front Oil Seal

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
5steps
~35min
3/5difficulty
1special tools
Done 0 of 5

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Front Oil Seal

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the crankshaft damper pulley.

    (See Drive Belt System - "Crankshaft Damper Pulley")

  2. Remove the front oil seal (A).

  3. Apply engine oil to the lip of the new oil seal.

  4. Using the SST (09231-2E000), install the front oil seal (A).

  5. Install the crankshaft damper pulley.

    (See Drive Belt System - "Crankshaft Damper Pulley")

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.