Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove flywheel as follows:
a. Remove transaxle.
b. On models equipped with manual transaxle, remove clutch pressure plate and clutch disc.
c. Observe position of flywheel on crankshaft flange, then the remove flywheel bolts.

Fig. 28 Flywheel retaining bolt installation:

d. Install one flywheel bolt loosely to retain flywheel during removal, then install flywheel bolts into holes.
e. Tighten bolts to unseat flywheel from crankshaft, then remove bolt and flywheel from engine.

Fig. 29 Crankshaft rear oil seal removal:

2. Using seal remover T92C-6700-CH, or equivalent, and piece of thin copper shim stock, 0.01 inch thick between crankshaft and seal remover tool, remove crankshaft rear oil seal from cylinder block.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect crankshaft rear oil seal sealing surfaces on crankshaft and cylinder block, then lubricate crankshaft flange and crankshaft rear oil seal bore with suitable engine assembly lubricant.

Fig. 30 Crankshaft rear oil seal installation:

2. Install crankshaft rear oil seal using rear main seal replacer T82L-6701-A and rear crank seal replacer adapters T91P-6701-A, or equivalents. Alternate bolt tightening to properly seat oil seal 0.02-0 inch flush to rear of cylinder block.
3. Install flywheel as follows:
a. Position flywheel on crankshaft flange, then install and tighten bolts in alternating sequence to 54-64 ft lb.
b. Check flywheel runout.
c. On models equipped with manual transaxle, install clutch disc and clutch pressure plate.
4. Install transaxle.
5. Run engine and check for leaks.