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Installation Procedure

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  1. Slide a NEW crankshaft rear oil seal (2) over the EN-51151 - 1  installer (1) onto the EN-51151 - 2  installer (3).
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal And Installer
    GM3213240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove the EN-51151 - 1  installer (1).
    Fig 2: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer
    GM3213242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the EN-523 - 1  handle (3) to the EN-51151 - 2  installer (2).
  4. 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).
    Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
    GM3213244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Clean the crankshaft rear oil seal housing sealing surfaces.
  6. Apply approximately a 3.0 mm (0.12 in) thick bead of sealant (1) to the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers 
    Fig 4: 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.
  7. Apply additional sealant (1, 2) to the transitions between the cylinder block and the lower crankcase in the shown area.
    Fig 5: Applying Sealant To Transitions Between Cylinder Block And Lower Crankcase
    GM3459132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing (1) - Install
    Fig 6: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing
    GM3011803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Fig 7: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolts
    GM3011802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    NOTE: Install bolts in previously marked positions.
  10. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [4x] 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    NOTE: Install bolts in previously marked positions.
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