If your MINICooper's front crank seal is starting to fail, don't wait – watch this video now and start replacing your seal with 5 simple steps!
If your MINI Cooper's crank seal is starting to leak and you don't know how to replace it, then this video is for you! In only 5 simple steps, you'll be able to fix your crank seal and avoid costly repairs down the road. Oil leaking from this area will leak on the serpentine belt and cause much larger problems and can potentially leave you stranded.

MINI Cooper R56 Front Crank Seal Replacement


R56 Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Intro
00:21 - Finding the wheel lock key
01:33 - Remove front passenger wheel
02:39 - Remove fender liner
04:59 - Seal inspection
05:21 - Belt Removal
07:26 - Inspect Belt
07:59 - Remove crank pulley
09:40 - Remove old crank seal
10:19 - Install new crank seal
14:21 - Clean oil leak around crank seal
14:59 - Reinstall crank pulley
16:15 - Reinstall AC line bracket
17:15 - Reinstall belt
18:02 - Reinstall friction wheel release tab

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