Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal And Housing Installation: Installation
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- Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of GM P/N United States 12378521, GM P/N Canada 88901148 to the rear oil seal housing (1).
- Install J 44219 into the block. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Slide the crankshaft rear oil seal housing over the alignment pins (J 44219 ) and crankshaft. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts (except the two in place of the guide pins).
- Remove J 44219 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the remaining two crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Wipe off any excess material from the bottom of the oil pan sealing area (1).
IMPORTANT:
With the help of the plastic installation aid (supplied with the new seal), be sure the lip of the seal faces inward.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.