Seal - Crankshaft Oil Rear: 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 and Retainer

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CRANKSHAFT

2 - REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL

3 - REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL RETAINER

4 - ENGINE BLOCK

Remove the engine oil pan. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
Lower the weight of the engine back onto the engine mounts.
Remove transmission from vehicle. Refer to 42RLE - SERVICE INFORMATION .
Remove the flex plate.
Remove the rear crankshaft oil seal retainer bolts.
Remove the crankshaft oil seal and clean all mating surfaces.