Jeffrey N Hopper

US Patent:

7900357, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Mar 20, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/688306

Inventors:

Jeffrey N. Hopper - Mount Clemens MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

B21K 1/76

US Classification:

2989807, 2989811, 277345, 277551

Abstract:

A seal installation tool assembly and method of using same to install a front seal within a front cover member of an engine. The seal installation tool assembly includes a seal installation sleeve, a threaded fastener, and a washer member. The seal installation sleeve is adapted to receive a front seal and pilots on a drive portion of a crankshaft within the engine. The threaded fastener operates to draw the front seal within the front cover member. Upon contact between the front cover member and the seal installation sleeve, the front seal is properly installed.