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Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair




Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools
* J 44641 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover
* J 44642 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (Service and Repair)
2. Install the button of J 44641 into the crankshaft.
3. Press the jaws of J 44641 into the felt portion of the seal far enough to engage the inner lip of the seal.
4. While holding the jaws of J 44641 tightly to the seals inner sleeve, tighten the jaw bolts.
5. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal using the J 44641 .

Installation Procedure




1. Place the crankshaft rear oil seal onto the crankshaft.

Note: The J 44642 must be fully secured to the crankshaft to ensure proper seal depth.

2. Install the J 44642 to the crankshaft.
3. Press the crankshaft rear oil seal into position using the J 44642 . The J 44642 will bottom out when the seal reaches the proper depth.
4. Remove the J 44642 .
5. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (Service and Repair).