Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL REAR

REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle from vehicle.
2. Remove drive plate.

Fig. 63:

3. Insert a 3/16 wide flat bladed screwdriver between the dust lip and the metal case of the crankshaft seal. Angle the screwdriver (Fig. 63) through the dust lip against the metal case of the seal. Pry out seal.

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

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: If a burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), clean surface using 400 grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during installation.

64:

1. Place Crankshaft Rear Seal Guide 6926-1 Guide on crankshaft (Fig. 64). This is a pilot tool with a magnetic base.
2. Position seal over pilot tool. Assure that lip of seal is facing towards the crankshaft during installation. The pilot tool remains on crankshaft during seal installation.
3. Using Crankshaft Rear Seal Installer 6926-2, and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 64), drive seal into the retainer housing until seal is flush with housing surface.
4. Install drive plate.
5. Install transaxle.