Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal Service Points
[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 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.)