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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

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Tools Required 

J 42067  Rear Main Seal Installer

  1. Remove excess sealer from seal recess.
  2. Lubricate the outside diameter of the crankshaft seal with clean engine oil.
  3. Using the J 42067,  press the new crankshaft seal into the housing. The J 42067  also establishes the depth of the seal in the crankshaft seal bore.
    Fig 1: Pressing New Crankshaft Seal Into Housing
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