Seal-Oil Crankshaft Rear: Installation

Fig 1: Rear Crankshaft Seal and Special Tool 6926-1

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1 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL GUIDE 6926

2 - SEAL

CAUTION: If a burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), cleanup with 400 grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during installation of new seal.

NOTE: When installing seal, no lube on seal is needed.

1. Place Rear Crankshaft Seal Guide 6926-1 (1) on crankshaft. See Fig 1.
2. Position seal (2) over guide tool. See Fig 1. Rear Crankshaft Seal Guide 6926-1 should remain on crankshaft during installation of seal. Ensure that the lip of the seal is facing towards the crankcase during installation.
   CAUTION: If the seal is driven into the block past flush, this may cause an oil leak.
   Fig 2: Crankshaft Seal and Special Tools 6926-2 & C-4171

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   1 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL GUIDE 6926

   2 - SEAL

   3 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL INSTALLER 6926

   4 - DRIVER HANDLE C-4171

3. Drive the seal into the block using Rear Crankshaft Seal Installer 6926-2 and Driver Handle C-4171 until the tool bottoms out against the block. See See Fig 2.
4. Install flex plate. Apply Mopar® Lock & Seal Adhesive to bolt threads and tighten bolts to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
5. Install transaxle. Refer to appropriate TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE - INSTALLATION for procedure.