61. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation

^ Tools Required
- EN 46342 Driver Handle
- EN 46351 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Driver





1. Lubricate the lip of the oil seal with a light coat of grease.
2. Use the EN 46342 (1) and the EN 46351 (2) in order to install the seal squarely into the housing.





3. Drive the new crankshaft oil seal until the tool bottoms onto the housing. A properly installed seal will be flush with the face of the housing.





4. Clean and dry the engine block and housing mating surfaces.
5. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346240 (Canadian P/N 10953493) or equivalent evenly to the mating surface of the housing.
6. Install the pins (539).
7. Install the O-ring seal (536).

8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the housing (537) and bolts (538).
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).