Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL

Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal


REMOVAL

1.Remove the engine assembly. Removal and Replacement.
2.Remove flywheel (M/T) or drive plate (CVT). Disassembly And Assembly.
3.Drain engine oil. Maintenance.
4.Remove the upper oil pan and oil strainer. Upper Oil Pan M/T Models (M/T models) or Upper Oil Pan CVT Models (CVT models).
5.Remove rear oil seal retainer using Tool.





Tool Number: KV10111100 (J-37228)

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage mating surface.
- If rear oil seal retainer is removed, replace it with a new one.
NOTE:
Rear oil seal and retainer form a single part and are replaced as an assembly.

INSTALLATION

1.Remove old liquid gasket material from mating surface of cylinder block and oil pan using a suitable scraper.





2.Install the rear oil seal retainer using Tool (A).
Tool number: - (J-47128)
a.Loosen the wing nut (B) on the end of the Tool (A).
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b.Insert the arbor (D) into the crankshaft pilot hole until the outer lip (C) of the Tool (A) covers the edge of the crankshaft sealing surface.
c.Tighten the wing nut (B) to secure the Tool (A) to the crankshaft.





d.Apply sealant to rear oil seal retainer as shown.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer toRecommended Chemical Products And Sealants.
- Assembly should be completed within 5 minutes after coating.
e.Lubricate the sealing surface of the new rear main seal with new engine oil.





f.Slide the new rear main seal (1) over the Tool (A) and onto the crankshaft.
g.Loosen the wing nut and push the threaded rod into the handle to remove the Tool (A).
h.Tighten the rear oil seal retainer bolts to specification.
3.Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly during re-assembly.
- Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of drivetrain components.