Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

1. On models equipped with radio coded theft protection system, refer to Vehicle Damage Warnings for system disarming and arming procedures. On models equipped with airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information for system disarming and arming procedures.
2. Remove engine/transmission assembly.
3. Remove transmission, then the flywheel housing and flywheel.
4. Remove oil pan.
5. Remove oil seal, using seal removal tool.
6. Clean seal seating surfaces thoroughly, apply a light coat of oil to crankshaft and lip of seal and position seal with part number side facing out.
7. Drive seal until it bottoms against block using suitable seal installer tool.
8. Install oil pan and then install engine and transmission assembly in vehicle.
9. Fill crankcase and check for leaks.
10. On models equipped with radio coded theft protection system, refer to Vehicle Damage Warnings for system disarming and arming procedures. On models equipped with airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information for system disarming and arming procedures.