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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT:
  • The flywheel spacer (if applicable) must be removed prior to oil seal installation.
  • Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter (ID) or the crankshaft surface.
  • Do not reuse the crankshaft rear oil seal. Install a NEW oil seal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Seal
    GM1699207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the installation direction of the oil seal. The new design oil seal is a reverse lip type seal. For proper orientation, THIS SIDE OUT has been marked on the seal.
  1. Lubricate the outside diameter (OD) of the oil seal with clean engine oil.
  2. Inspect the seal and identify the THIS SIDE OUT markings for proper orientation.
  3. Lubricate the rear housing oil seal bore with clean engine oil.
    4. Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Using J 41479
    GM63200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the J 41479  tapered cone (2) and bolts onto the rear of the crankshaft. See Special Tools .
  5. Tighten the bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
  6. Install the rear oil seal onto the tapered cone (2) and push the seal to the rear cover bore. Install the oil seal with the markings THIS SIDE OUT facing away from the engine.
  7. Thread the J 41479  threaded rod into the tapered cone until the tool (1) contacts the oil seal. See Special Tools .
  8. Align the oil seal into the tool (1).
  9. Rotate the handle of the tool (1) clockwise until the seal enters the rear cover and bottoms into the cover bore.
  10. Remove the J 41479  . See Special Tools .
  11. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
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