Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Rear Seal





Special Tool(s)





Material

Removal
1. Remove the flexplate.

2. CAUTION: Use care to avoid scratching or damaging the oil seal surface or leakage may occur.

Using a sharp awl, punch one hole into the crankshaft rear seal metal surface between the seal lip and the cylinder block.





3. Screw the threaded end of the special tool into the rear seal. Use the special tool to remove the crankshaft rear seal.

Installation
1. Lubricate the outer lips and the inner seal on the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil.





2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear seal. Alternate bolt tightening to correctly seat the crankshaft rear seal.
3. Install the flexplate.