Front main seal leak

[redram2007]

I am aware that the 4.7's are notorious for the front main oil seal leaking and i assume the 5.7's have the same issue considering its basically the same design. I have a slow leak and it doesn't leave any drops on the ground but it does leave oil residue on the harmonic balancer and the areas in that vicinity. I know there is a seal on the timing cover behind the harmonic balancer but is that the correct seal to change? My concerns are which seal would it be the front cover seal or is there another seal around the crankshaft that the timing cover has to be removed to access? I have looked at the service manual and it says to drain the coolant and not a word about draining the oil. Anyone have this issue or know what seal to change?

 

[Bigboytoys]

I know when I took mine in to have the seal replaced, the said the had to take the timing cover off.

 

[nim81]

do a quick google search, I saw some how-to's on different forums for the 4.7

 

[redram2007]

Did the google searches most of the day yesterday. I think i am good to go now, at least lets hope. Thanks for the input and help guys.