Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL









Removal
Pre-removal Operation:
- Timing Belt B Removal.

Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

Installation
Installation in reverse order as removal.

Installation Service Point
]A[ Crankshaft front oil seal installation.
1. Apply engine oil to the entire inside diameter of the oil seal lip.
2. Press-fit the oil seal until it is flush with the oil pump case.

Post-installation Operation:
- Timing Belt B Installation.

CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL












Removal
Pre-removal Operation:
- Transaxle Assembly Removal.
- Clutch Cover and Clutch Disc Removal.

Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

Removal Service Point





[A] flywheel bolt [M/T]/drive plate bolt [A/T] removal.
Use the special tool to secure the flywheel or drive plate, and remove the bolt.

Installation
Installation in reverse order of removal.

Installation Service Points





]A[ Crankshaft rear oil seal installation.
1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the entire inside diameter of the oil seal lip.
2. Tap in the oil seal as shown in the illustration.





]B[ Drive Plate Bolt [A/T] /flywheel Bolt [M/T] installation.
1. Clean off all sealant, oil and other substances which are adhering to the threaded bolts, crankshaft thread holes and the flywheel [M/T] or drive plate [A/T].
2. Apply oil to the bearing surface of the flywheel [M/T] or drive plate [A/T] bolt.
3. Apply oil to the crankshaft thread holes.
4. Apply sealant to the threaded mounting bolts.

Specified sealant: 3M Stud locking 4170 or equivalent





5. Use the special tool to secure the flywheel [M/T] or drive plate [A/T], and then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

Specified torque: 127 - 137 Nm (94 - 101 ft. lbs.)

Post-installation Operation:
- Transaxle assembly removal and installation.