Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL


Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal


REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle assembly. Transmission Assembly (M/T models), Removal and Installation (CVT models).
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc (M/T models). Exploded View Clutch Disc, Clutch Cover And Flywheel Removal And Installation.
3. Remove drive plate (CVT models) or flywheel (M/T models). Component.
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. Fluid Type Specifications.





2. Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.










- 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.