Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

Fig. 9 Removing oil seal:

Fig. 10 Installing oil seal:

1. Support engine, then remove transaxle assembly.
2. Remove flywheel assembly.
3. Remove oil seal as shown in Fig. 9. Use caution not to damage crankshaft surface with removal tool.
4. Check inside diameter of bore and crankshaft for nicks or burrs. Repair as required.
5. Apply oil to inside diameter of new seal, then install seal on mandrel of tool No. J-34686 until back of seal bottoms squarely against collar of tool, Fig. 10.
6. Align dowel pin of tool with dowel pin of crankshaft, then attach tool to crankshaft. Torque attaching screws to 2---5 ft. lbs.
7. Turn ``T'' handle of tool so collar pushes seal into bore. Ensure seal is properly seated.
8. Loosen ``T'' handle of tool until it comes to a stop, then remove tool attaching screws. Ensure seal is seated squarely in bore.
9. Install flywheel and transaxle assembly.