Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR

REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle.
2. Remove flex plate.





3. Insert a 3/16 flat bladed screwdriver between the dust lip and the metal case of the crankshaft seal. Angle the screwdriver (Fig. 49) through the dust lip against metal case of the seal. Pry out seal.

CAUTION: Do not permit the screwdriver blade to contact crankshaft seal surface. Contact of the screwdriver blade against crankshaft edge (chamfer) is permitted.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: If burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), cleanup with 400 grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during installation of new seal.

NOTE: When installing seal, no lube on seal is needed.





1. Place Special Tool 6926-1 Seal Guide on crankshaft (Fig. 50).
2. Position seal over guide tool (Fig. 50). Guide tool should remain on crankshaft during installation of seal. Ensure that the lip of the seal is facing towards the crankcase during installation.

CAUTION: If the seal is driven into the block past flush, this may cause an oil leak.








3. Drive the seal into the block using Special Tool 6926-2 and handle C-4171 (Fig. 51) until the tool bottoms out against the block (Fig. 52).
4. Install flex plate. Apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive to bolt threads and tighten bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
5. Install transaxle.