Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Installation Service Point
]A[ Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

CAUTION: If burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), cleanup with 400 grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during installation of new seal.

NOTE: When installing seal, no lube on seal is needed.





1. Place special tool MB995059 on crankshaft. This is a pilot tool with a magnetic base.





2. Position seal over pilot tool. Make sure you can read the words THIS SIDE OUT on seal. Pilot tool should remain on crankshaft during installation of seal.





3. Drive the seal into the block using special tool MB995060 and handle C-4171 until the tool bottoms out against the block.

CAUTION: If the seal is driven into the block past flush, this may cause an oil leak.