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Installation Procedure

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  1. Entirely coat the new crankshaft rear oil seal with engine oil.
  2. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal onto the J 34686.
  3. Install the J 34686 onto the rear of the crankshaft. Snugly tighten the screws in order to ensure the seal will be installed squarely over the crankshaft.
  4. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal to the crankshaft.
  5. Tighten the wing nut on the J 34686 until it bottoms.
    Fig 1: Installing The Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
    G01763664Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the J 34686 from the crankshaft.
  7. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .