Crankshaft Oil Seal - 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.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - Special Tool 8506

2 - Seal

NOTE: This procedure can be performed in vehicle.

If being performed in vehicle, remove the transmission.
Remove the flexplate. See REMOVAL .
NOTE: The crankshaft oil seal CAN NOT be reused after removal.

NOTE: The crankshaft rear oil seal remover Special Tool 8506 must be installed deeply into the seal. Continue to tighten the removal tool into the seal until the tool can not be turned farther. Failure to install tool correctly the first time will cause tool to pull free of seal without removing seal from engine.
Using Special Tool 8506 (1), remove the crankshaft rear oil seal (2).