Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement

Special Tools

* EN-42183 - Handle

* EN-46109 - Guide Pin Set

* EN-47839 - Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the flex plate. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement Service and Repair.

2. If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (Manual) Service and Repair

3. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement Service and Repair.





4. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing bolts (1).





5. Use the pry points located at the edge of the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to separate the RTV sealant.





6. Remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing (1). Refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal 44. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the 6 mm (0.236 in) guides from the EN-46109 pin set into the 2 crankshaft rear oil seal housing corner bolt holes of the engine block





2. Install the EN-47839 tool with the EN-42183 handle (1, 2) onto the rear of the crankshaft flange.





3. Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant (1) to the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing as shown (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers [1][2]Fluid Type SpecificationsAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Korea) [1][2]Fluid Type Specifications , for recommended sealant.





Note:
DO NOT allow any engine oil on the area where the crankshaft rear oil seal housing is to be installed.

4. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (1) to the engine block.





5. Remove the EN-46109 pin set 6 mm (0.236 in) guides (1) from the engine block.





6. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts (1).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

7. Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts in sequence and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





8. Remove the EN-47839 tool and EN-42183 handle (1, 2) from the crankshaft flange.

9. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement Service and Repair.

10. If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the flex plate. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement Service and Repair.

11. If equipped with a manual transmission, install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (Manual) Service and Repair