Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Installation

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Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing (With Tightening Sequence)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Gasket NOTE: Must use a NEW gasket when installing the rear housing.
2	Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Procedure Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the rear cover as shown (a). Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the rear cover as shown (b). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.
3	Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Tighten the rear oil seal housing bolts in the sequence shown. Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Gasket

NOTE:

Must use a NEW gasket when installing the rear housing.

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing

Procedure

Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the rear cover as shown (a). Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the rear cover as shown (b). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for recommended sealant.

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure
Tighten the rear oil seal housing bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten
25 N.m (18 lb ft)