How to Service and Repair a Front Crankshaft Seal on 2001 Dodge Caravan?

First take off the crankshaft vibration damper, then the timing belt, to access the front crankshaft seal. After that, remove the crankshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6793 and be sure the C-4685-C2 seal does not touch the shaft seal surface or bore. After that, use Tool 6771 to carefully remove the front crankshaft oil seal, so you do not damage the surface of the cover. To replace the seal, use Special Tool 6780 to install it so its seal spring is toward the engine inside and it is even with the cover. Once you have finished installing the crankshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6792, go on to reinstall the timing belt and lastly the crankshaft vibration damper.

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2001 Dodge Caravan Oil Seal, Front Part Number: 4792317AB
$18.27 MSRP: $26.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Front; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal; Crankshaft Seal; Front Crank Seal; Timing Cover Assy; Front Main Crankshaft Seal.
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4792317, 4273275
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.6 x 1.9 x 1.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4792317AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Caravan Submodels:
- Base, C/V, ES, LE, SE, SXT, Sport | 2.5L L4, 3.3L V6, 3.8L V6, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Caravan Rear Main Seal Part Number: 4621939AB
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- Other Name: Seal - Rear Main Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Rear Seal; Seal Rear Main Crankshaft Serviced With Retainer [04663625]; Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.7 x 4.6 x 4.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4621939AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Caravan Submodels:
- Base, C/V, ES, Ec, LE, SE, SXT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Caravan Rear Main Seal Part Number: 4654389AB
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- Other Name: Retainer - Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal; Rear Main Seal Retainer; Includes Rear Seal and Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal.
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.4 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4654389AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Caravan Submodels:
- Base, C/V, ES, LE, SE, SXT, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Caravan Front Crank Seal Part Number: 4667198
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- Other Name: Seal - Front Main Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Front; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal; Front Seal; Crankshaft Front Oil Seal; Engine Crankshaft Seal.
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 0.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.6 x 2.0 x 2.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4667198
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Caravan Submodels:
- Base, ES, Ec, SE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

2001 Dodge Caravan Crankshaft Seal Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Front Crankshaft Seal on 2001 Dodge Caravan?
A: First take off the crankshaft vibration damper, then the timing belt, to access the front crankshaft seal. After that, remove the crankshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6793 and be sure the C-4685-C2 seal does not touch the shaft seal surface or bore. After that, use Tool 6771 to carefully remove the front crankshaft oil seal, so you do not damage the surface of the cover. To replace the seal, use Special Tool 6780 to install it so its seal spring is toward the engine inside and it is even with the cover. Once you have finished installing the crankshaft sprocket with Special Tool 6792, go on to reinstall the timing belt and lastly the crankshaft vibration damper.