Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

Fig. 14 Crankshaft Rear Seal Removal:

1. Remove transaxle from vehicle as described in TRANSMISSIONS CLUTCHES DIFFERENTIALS AXLES AND DRIVE SHAFTS/MANUAL TRANSAXLE/COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES/MANUAL TRANSAXLE.
2. On models with manual transaxle, remove pressure plate and clutch disc.
3. On all models, remove flywheel attaching bolts and flywheel.
4. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool in through the dust lip as shown in Fig. 14, pry out seal.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Lubricate seal bore to seal surface with engine oil.
b. Using seal installation tool No. J 34686 or equivalent, align dowel pin of tool with dowel pin hole in crankshaft and attach tool to crankshaft.
c. Torque tool attaching screws to 27-62 inch lbs., then tighten tool T handle to push seal into bore. Continue to tighten until tool is flush against block.