Installation Procedure - Cover without Seal

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Fig 1: Rear Oil Seal Housing & Bolts

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Position a NEW rear oil seal housing gasket (3) and the housing (2) to the engine.
Install the rear oil seal housing bolts (1) until snug. Do not overtighten.
Rotate the crankshaft until 2 opposing flywheel bolts holes are parallel to the oil pan surface.

Fig 2: View Of J 41476

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NOTE: The tapered legs of the alignment tool must enter the rear cover oil seal bore.

Install the J 41476 and bolts onto the rear of the crankshaft. See Special Tools .
Tighten the J 41476 bolts until snug. See Special Tools . Do not overtighten.

Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan-To-Rear Cover Bolts

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Install the oil pan-to-rear oil seal housing bolts (1).
Tighten:
1. Tighten the oil pan-to-rear cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
2. Tighten the rear oil seal housing-to-engine bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Remove the J 41476 . See Special Tools .
Install a NEW crankshaft rear oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement .
Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .