FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair


1. On manual transaxle models, remove transaxle, flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disc and intermediate plate.
2. On automatic transaxle models, remove transaxle, torque converter and torque converter drive plate.
3. On except 5-131 engine, pry oil seal out of oil seal flange using a screwdriver or equivalent.
4. On 5-131 engine, pry out oil seal using tool No. 2086 or equivalent.
5. On all engines, lubricate new seal, center seal in seal flange and press until fully seated.
6. Reverse procedure to complete installation.