Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Required Special Tools:
- MD998718: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer
- MD998781: Flywheel Stopper
Removal Service Points
<> Transaxle Assembly Removal
CAUTION: Do not remove the flywheel mounting bolt shown by the arrow. If thin bolt is removed, the flywheel will become out of balance and damaged.
<> Plate
Use special tool MB998781 to secure the flywheel or drive plate, and remove the bolts.
Installation Service Points
>>A<< Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the entire circumference of the oil seal lip.
2. Use special tool MD998718 to tap in the oil seal as shown in the illustration.
>>B<< Drive Plate /Flywheel
Use special tool MD998781 to hold the flywheel or drive plate in the same manner as removal. Then install the bolts.