Installation Procedure
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.
- Lubricate the seal bore to the seal surface with engine oil.
- Install the new oil seal. Use the J 34686 .
- Slide the new seal over the mandrel until the dust lip bottoms squarely against the tool collar.
- Align the dowel pin of the tool with the dowel pin hole in the crankshaft. Attach the tool to the crankshaft.
- Tighten the T-handle of the tool to push the seal into the bore. Continue until the tool collar is flush against the block.
- Loosen the T-handle completely.
- Remove the attaching screws and the tool.
- Check to ensure that the seal is seated squarely in the bore.
- Install the flywheel and transmission.
- Start and run the engine. Check for oil leaks.