Parts for your 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander-Oil seals

2007 Mitsubishi Outlander oil seals — what they do and when to sort them

Oil seals absolutely are used on the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. Technical sources such as the Mitsubishi Motors Outlander (CW) Service Manual detail crankshaft front and rear oil seals in the Engine section, camshaft seals around the timing end, transaxle and transfer output shaft seals in the Driveline sections, plus rear differential and axle shaft oil seals. The Mitsubishi electronic parts catalogue (ASA/EPC) lists these seals for both the 2.4L and 3.0L variants, with separate items for front/rear crank, cam, driveshaft and pinion locations.

On this Outlander, oil seals are the small-but-mighty components that keep engine, transmission and differential lubricants where they should be, while keeping dust and water out. They ride on rotating shafts (radial lip seals), maintaining a thin oil film to prevent leaks and protect bearings and clutches. When a seal goes tired, expect oily weeps around the crank pulley, a misty bellhousing, greasy driveshafts, or a damp rear diff nose — sometimes with a whiff of burnt oil after a long run.

Common oil seals fitted to a 2007 Outlander include:

• Engine: front and rear crankshaft seals, camshaft seals.
• Transaxle/transfer: left/right driveshaft output seals