Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Rear Seal

Special Tool(s):

Material:

Removal
1. Remove the flexplate or flywheel.
2. Remove the spacer plate.

3. NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal may have a metal speedy sleeve. This sleeve must be removed before attempting to remove the seal.

If necessary, remove the speedy sleeve using 2 screwdrivers or small pry bars.





4. CAUTION: Avoid scratching or damaging the crankshaft rear seal running surface during removal of the crankshaft rear seal.
Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft rear seal.





Installation

1. NOTE: Be sure the crankshaft rear sealing surface is clean and free from any rust or corrosion. To clean the crankshaft rear seal surface area, use extra-fine emery cloth or extra-fine 0000 steel wool with metal surface prep.

Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil.
2. Install the special tools.





3. Position the crankshaft rear seal.





4. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear seal.





5. Install the flexplate-to-crankshaft spacer.
6. Install the spacer plate.
7. Install the flexplate or flywheel.