Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [REAR OIL SEAL]
Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-6:
Required Special Tools:
^ MD998718: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer
^ MD998781: Flywheel Stopper
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[A] FLYWHEEL BOLTS/DRIVE PLATE BOLTS REMOVAL
Use special tool MD998781 to secure the drive plate and remove the flywheel bolts or drive plate bolts.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
[A] CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL INSTALLATION
1. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the entire circumference of the oil seal lip.
2. Use special tool MD998718 to tap in the oil seal as shown in the illustration.
[B] DRIVE PLATE BOLTS/FLYWHEEL BOLTS INSTALLATION
Use special tool MD998781 in the same way as during removal to install the flywheel bolts or drive plate bolts.