Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal & Housing - Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required: J 36005 Rear Main Seal Installer
- Press the new crankshaft seal into the housing, using the J 36005 . The installer also establishes the depth of the seal in the housing.
- Position the new seal housing to block the gasket over the alignment dowel pins. The gasket is reversible.
- Lubricate the lip of the crankshaft seal with engine oil.
- Install the seal housing assembly.
- Install the seal housing to block bolts. Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 in lbs).