Crank Seal Replacement Cost in UAE 2026
The crankshaft has two oil seals — a front crank seal (front main seal) where the crankshaft drives the timing belt or chain, and a rear main seal where the crankshaft interfaces with the flywheel and gearbox. Both seals prevent engine oil from escaping. When they fail, oil leaks can reach the timing belt, the clutch, or the road surface. This guide covers crank seal replacement costs across the UAE in 2026.
Front Crank Seal vs Rear Main Seal
These two seals have very different replacement costs because of the labour involved:
- Front crank seal: Requires removal of the crankshaft pulley and the timing belt or chain cover. In many vehicles this job is done at the same time as timing belt replacement to avoid paying for the same disassembly twice. Cost is relatively modest because it is accessible.
- Rear main seal: The gearbox (transmission) must be removed to access the rear of the crankshaft. This significantly increases labour cost. Rear main seal replacement is often recommended when the gearbox is being removed for clutch replacement anyway, to avoid a second gearbox removal later.
Crank Seal Replacement Costs in UAE 2026
| Repair Type | Parts Cost (AED) | Labour (AED) | Total Estimate (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front crank seal (Japanese / Korean) | 20–60 | 150–350 | 170–410 |
| Front crank seal (European) | 40–120 | 200–500 | 240–620 |
| Rear main seal (Japanese / Korean) | 30–80 | 400–800 | 430–880 |
| Rear main seal (European / V8) | 60–200 | 600–1,200 | 660–1,400 |
Why Replace the Front Seal at Timing Belt Time?
The front crank seal sits behind the timing belt. When a mechanic removes the timing belt for replacement, the front crank seal is right there and accessible. Replacing it at the same time adds only the cost of the seal itself (AED 20 to 120) to a job that would otherwise require the same disassembly to access. Skipping the seal during a timing belt job and then having it leak 30,000 km later means paying the full labour cost again.
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