2002 V70 X/C Front Crankshaft seal

Post by **Mike Langlois** » 20 Nov 2015, 17:32

Can anyone tell me if I need to remove the timing belt to access the front crankshaft seal on a 2002 V70 X/C Turbo? I have a lot of the engine apart for 140,000 maintenance (PCV, Belts, Power steering, Radiator,thermostat) and would like to replace the Main Crankshaft seal if I don't have to remove the timing belt; Timing belt was replaced by Volvo at 120,000 miles.

Post by **SuperHerman** » 03 Dec 2015, 19:24

My recollection is you have to take off timing belt. Seal is in the oil pump, so belt is there. If you lock the cams you should not have a problem. You can mark everything and take pictures and make sure everything goes back as it came off. Not that big a deal

VolvoFred · Post by **VolvoFred** » 14 Dec 2015, 04:52

Yes you have to remove crank pulley and timing belt gear from the end of the crank to pull the oil seal.

Post by **cn90** » 14 Dec 2015, 10:22

If not leaking, leave the crank seal alone. It should last some 200K miles in the 5-cylinder engine.
And yes, crank pulley must be removed to replace the front crank seal.