In theory, it is a very straight forward job.
In practice, the crankshaft pulley/nut is a major pain in the ass. You need to have an impact gun strong enough to undo the nut. Another option is to use a long breaker bar, prop it against the ground and undo the nut with the starter.
Once the pulley is off, you can replace the seal, put the pulley back on and ... you are in for an adventure again. You gotta tighten the nut.
If I remember correctly you need to lock the flywheel and use a torque wrench(if you can find one) to tighten the nut. I think the torque has to be somewhere around 250lb/ft.
Another option is to get that impact gun going.
I had to do this last year and the money I paid to my mechanic were well spent.
SL
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| Originally Posted by lovemyti HELLO EVERYONE. I'M NEW TO THE FORUM SO THANKS IN ADVANCE. I HAVE A 96 5 SPEED STOCK TI WITH 212K MILES. I LOVE IT. I'M NEW TO THE TI, BUT NOT TO BIMMERS. CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW HARD TO REPLACE FRONT OIL SEAL ON 96 STOCK TI 1.9? SORRY FOR ALL THE QUESTIONS. THIS FORUM IS VERY HELPFUL!!! THANKS VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP. AARON |
HOW HARD TO REPLACE FRONT OIL SEAL ON 96 STOCK TI 1.9? 
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