Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Transaxle.
^ Support engine with J-28467.
2. Flexplate or flywheel.
3. Old Seal, insert a screwdriver or similar tool thru the dust lip at an angle as shown. Pry seal out by moving handle of tool towards the end of the crankshaft. Repeat as required around the seal until seal is removed.

CAUTION CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO DAMAGE THE CRANKSHAFT O.D. SURFACE OR NICK THE CRANKSHAFT WITH THE PRY TOOL.

INSPECT
Check the I.D. of bore for nicks or burrs and correct as required. Inspect crankshaft for burrs or nicks on surface which contacts seal. Repair or replace crankshaft as required. Check for an 0-ring in the rear main bearing cap.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Install new seal using Tool J-34686.
2. Apply a light coat of oil to l.D. of new seal and install over mandrel, slide the seal on the mandrel until the dust lip (back of seal) bottoms squarely against collar of tool.
3. Align dowel pin of tool with dowel pin hole in crankshaft and attach tool to crankshaft by hand or torque attaching screw to 2-5 ft. lbs.
4. Turn "T" handle of tool so that collar pushes seal into the bore, turn handle until the collar is tight against the case. This will insure that the seal is seated properly.
5. Loosen the "T" handle of the tool until it comes to a stop. This will insure that the collar will be in the proper position for installing a new seal. Remove attaching screws.
6. Check seal, making sure seal is seated squarely in the bore.
7. Install flywheel or flexplate.
Tighten
^ Bolts to 61-75 Nm (45-55 ft. lb.)
8. Install transmission.
Tighten
^ Bolts to 65-85 Nm (48-63 ft. lb.)

INSPECT
Start engine, check for leaks.