Seal-Crankshaft Oil Rear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The seal lip (2) must always uniformly curl inward toward the engine on the crankshaft (1).
| 1 - CRANKSHAFT |
| 2 - REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL |
| 3 - REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL RETAINER |
| 4 - ENGINE BLOCK |
CAUTION:
If a burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), clean surface using 400 grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during installation.
NOTE:
The rear crankshaft oil seal and retainer are an assembly. DO NOT separate the seal protector from the rear crankshaft oil seal before installation on engine. Damage to the seal lip will occur if the seal protector is removed and installed prior to installation on engine.
- Apply engine oil to crankshaft seal surface.
- Carefully position the oil seal, retainer and seal protector on crankshaft and push firmly into place on engine block (the seal protector will be removed from the rear oil seal assembly as a result of installing the rear oil seal). Hand tighten the rear oil seal fasteners.
1 - SEAL RETAINER 2 - SPECIAL TOOLS 8225 NOTE: The following steps must be performed to prevent oil leaks at sealing joints. - Attach Special Tools 8225 (1) to pan rail using the oil pan fasteners.NOTE: Special Tools 8225 (1), are use to assist with the fit of the flush mount rear main seal retainer. The notch on tool should be located away the seal retainer.
- While applying firm pressure to the seal retainer against Special Tools 8225 (1), tighten seal retainer screws to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
- Remove special tool #8225 (1).NOTE: Make sure that the seal flange is flush with the block oil pan sealing surface.
- Install oil pan. Tighten the 6 mm fasteners to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.) and the 8 mm fasteners to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
- Install the flex plate and transmission.