Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle assembly.
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disk (M/T models).
3. Remove drive plate (A/T or CVT models) or flywheel (M/T models).
4. Remove rear oil seal with a suitable tool.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply the liquid gasket lightly to entire outside area of new rear oil seal. Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-44, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants". Testing and Inspection





2. Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.
A: Dust seal lip
B: Oil seal lip
<-: Engine outside
<-: Engine inside





^ Install rear oil seal with a suitable tool with an outer diameter 115 mm (4.53 in) and inner diameter 90 mm (3.54 in) (A).

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
^ Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.
^ Do not touch grease applied onto oil seal lip.





^ Install rear oil seal (1) to the position as shown.
A: Rear end surface of cylinder block

NOTE: The standard surface of the dimension is the rear end surface of cylinder block.

3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.