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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Installation

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  1. Clean the crankshaft rear oil seal housing sealing surfaces.
  2. Apply approximately a 3.0 mm (0.12 in) thick bead of sealant (1) to the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (2). In the marked areas the width has to be broadened to 4 mm (0.16 in) in order to prevent leakages. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers  for the recommended sealant.
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Sealant Application Points
    GM3011805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: The complete installation procedure of the crankshaft rear oil seal housing must be fitted within 10 minutes of applying the sealing compound. DO NOT coat sealing compound into the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolt bores and threads.
  3. Apply additional sealant (1, 2) to the transitions between the cylinder block and the lower crankcase in the shown areas.
    Fig 2: Applying Sealant To Transitions Between Cylinder Block And Lower Crankcase
    GM3459132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (1) in conjunction with the crankshaft rear oil seal.
    Fig 3: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing
    GM3011803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the 4 long crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts (2) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Fig 4: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolts
    GM3011802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  6. Install the 6 short crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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