Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
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Special Tools
- EN-523-1 Handle
- EN-51151 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
- Slide a NEW crankshaft rear oil seal (2) over the EN-51151-1 installer (1) onto the EN-51151-2 installer (3).
- Remove the EN-51151-1 installer (1).
- Install the EN-523-1 handle (3) to the EN-51151-2 installer (2).
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal ring using the EN-51151-2 installer (3) along with the EN-523-1 handle (1) to the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (2).
- Clean the crankshaft rear oil seal housing sealing surfaces.
- 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.
Courtesy 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. - Apply additional sealant (1, 2) to the transitions between the cylinder block and the lower crankcase in the shown areas.
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (1) along with the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Install the 4 long crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts (2) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the 6 short crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).