Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

OIL SEAL

REAR OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove transmission assembly. Exploded View (2WD models) or
Exploded View (AWD models).
2.Remove drive plate. Exploded View.
3.Remove rear oil seal with a suitable tool.

CAUTION:





Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.

INSTALLATION

1.Install rear oil seal.





- Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the figure.










- Press in rear oil seal (1) to the position as shown in the figure.










- Using a suitable drift (A), press-fit until the height of rear oil seal is level with the mounting surface.
- Suitable drift: outer diameter 100 mm (3.94 in), inner diameter 85
mm (3.35 in).

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
- Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil seal.
2.Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.