Seal-Crankshaft Rear Oil: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Rear Main Seal-Installed

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The crankshaft rear oil seal is incorporated in the seal adapter (2) and can not be removed from the adapter. The crankshaft rear oil seal/seal adapter (2) are serviced as an assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Battery

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Disconnect negative battery (1) cable.

Fig 3: Lower Splash Shield
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Raise vehicle.
Remove splash shield retaining bolts (1) and splash shield (2).
Remove the structural collar (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER - REMOVAL) .
Remove transmission (Refer to REMOVAL ).

Fig 4: Locating Attaching Bolts, Backing Plate And Flex Plate
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Remove flex plate attaching bolts (2), backing plate (3), and flex plate (1).
Remove oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .

Fig 5: Rear Main Seal-Installed
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NOTE: The integrated stamped steel rear crankshaft seal is not interchangable with the cast aluminum rear seal adapter and seal assembly.
Remove seal retainer attaching screws.
Remove crankshaft rear oil seal/adapter (2).