Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 GMC Savana 3500, 2019 GMC Savana 2500, 2019 Chevrolet Express 3500, and 2019 Chevrolet Express 2500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- NOTE:
- Do not use the crankshaft rear oil seal again. Install a NEW crankshaft oil seal during assembly.
- Do not use the rear housing-to-engine block gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.
Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
- Clean the housing in solvent. Remove the sealant from the housing surface. Replacing Engine Gaskets
- Dry the housing with compressed air.
- Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces (3) for excessive scratches or gouging.
- Inspect the housing-to-oil pan threaded bolt holes for damaged threads or debris.
- Inspect the crankshaft oil seal mounting bore for damage (1).
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .