Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission)
3. REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
4. REMOVE DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission)





5. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
a. Using a knife, cut through the oil seal lip.
b. Using a screwdriver with its tip taped, pry out the oil seal.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE: After the removal, check the crankshaft for damage. If it is damaged, smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
a. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07150)

NOTICE:
^ Wipe off extra grease of the crankshaft.
^ Keep the lip free of foreign matter.
^ Do not tap on the oil seal at an angle.

2. INSTALL FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
3. INSTALL DRIVE PLATE AND RING GEAR SUB ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission)
4. INSTALL MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)
5. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY(for Automatic Transmission)
6. CHECK FOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS