Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Remove the flexplate.





Caution: Avoid scratching or damaging the oil crankshaft seal running surface during removal of the crankshaft rear oil seal.

2. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.





Note: Be sure the crankshaft rear sealing surface is clean and free of any rust or corrosion. To clean the crankshaft rear sealing surface, use extra-fine emery cloth or extra-fine 0000 steel wool with metal surface cleaner.

1. Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil and install on the special tool.





2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
3. Install the flywheel.