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Seal-Crankshaft Rear Oil: Installation

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Fig 1: Oil Seal Retainer
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NOTE: The integrated rear crankshaft seal (2) is not interchangeable with the cast aluminum rear seal adapter and seal assembly.
NOTE: Inspect the crankshaft to make sure no nicks or burrs are on the seal surface.
  1. Clean sealing surfaces thoroughly.
  2. Apply engine oil to the seal lip inside diameter.
    Fig 2: REAR SEAL INSTALLED
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    NOTE: The seal lip (2) on the retainer must always uniformly curl inward toward the engine on the crankshaft (1).
    Fig 3: Rear Main Installation
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  3. Position the special tool 6926 (1) onto the crankshaft and gently slide the seal (2) over the crankshaft.
  4. Install seal retaining bolts finger tight.
    Fig 4: Rear Main - Special Tool 8225
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    NOTE: The following steps must be performed to prevent oil leaks at sealing joints.
  5. Attach Special Tools 8225 (1) to pan rail using the oil pan fasteners.
    NOTE: Make sure that the "2.7L" stamped on the special tool is facing the cylinder block (flat side of tools against pan rail).
    NOTE: Make sure that the seal flange is flush with the block oil pan sealing surface.
  6. While applying firm pressure to the seal assembly (2) against Special Tools 8225 (1), tighten seal assembly screws to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  7. Remove special tool 8225.
  8. Install oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 5: Locating Attaching Bolts, Backing Plate And Flex Plate
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  9. Install flex plate (1), backing plate (3), and attaching bolts (2) (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/FLEX PLATE - INSTALLATION) .
  10. Install transmission (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 6: Lower Splash Shield
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  11. Install lower splash shield retaining bolts (1) and splash shield (2).
  12. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 7: Air Cleaner Housing
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  13. Fill with oil (5).
    Fig 8: Locating Battery
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  14. Connect negative battery (1) cable.
  15. Start engine and check for leaks.
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