In this video we will go addressing a GM 1.4L Ecotec engine oil leak thru replacement of the front crankshaft seal. These 1.4L Ecotec engines are found in the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Trax, and Buick Encore.
The vehicle illustrated is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco with the RPO LUJ/LUV style 1.4L engine. But the parts and procedures shown are applicable to an Chevy Sonic, Chevy Trax, or Buick Encore with this same engine.
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Chevrolet Cruze Sonic Trax Buick Encore
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Chapters:
0:00 - Leak analysis
1:16 - Removing the wheel liner
2:24 - Removing drive belt and fixing tensioner position
4:02 - Service manual overview
5:15 - Setting crankshaft pulley TDC alignment
6:29 - Removing the lower shield
6:45 - Removing the crankshaft balancer/pulley assembly
8:39 - Removing the front crankshaft seal
9:03 - Installing the new front crankshaft seal
10:39 - Reinstalling the crankshaft balancer pulley & drive belt
17:49 - Final assembly and testing
corrections:
15:48 - I misspoke here, it's 111 ft lbs just as shown in the manual
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2 июл 2024