Raise the jack to take the weight of the engine off its mountings. Make sure you do not strain the radiator hoses or other connections. If in doubt, drain the radiator and disconnect the hoses (See How to remove a car radiator ).
Also known as a Rotary Shaft Seal, Shaft Seal, Lip Seal, Elastomeric Lip Seal or any variation of these. It is a simple device for excluding dust, dirt, water or any other contaminant whilst retaining lubricant in rotary shaft equipment. Generally, it has been developed as a means of protecting the bearings of rotating shafts.
Construction of an Oil Seal

spark plug 794 055a. A properly functioning spark plug ensures that the air-fuel mixture is burned efficiently, maximizing the power output of the engine. This leads to better fuel economy and lower emissions, contributing to a cleaner and more environmentally friendly driving experience.

mechanical oil seal. This design helps to prevent oil leakage by trapping oil within the seal and redirecting it back into the system. Labyrinth seals are commonly used in high-speed applications where traditional lip seals may fail.
Oil seals go by many names, such as shaft seals, dirt seals, grease seals, lip seals, and many other variations of these. They are essentially simple devices used in rotary shaft equipment to prevent lubricant from escaping and for excluding contaminants such as dust, dirt and water. An oil seal’s most important function, however, is that it protects every type of ball, sleeve and roller bearing in the rotating shafts. The seals also prevent the integration of two different fluids that shouldn’t mix, such as oil and water.
Figure 3: Sealing function of main lip radial load
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