Seal-Crankshaft Oil Rear: Installation

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Fig 1: Rear Crankshaft Seal Installation

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL

2 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL GUIDE 6926-1

3 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL INSTALLER 6926-2

4 - DRIVER HANDLE C-4171

Place Rear Crankshaft Seal Guide 6926-1 on crankshaft. This is a pilot tool with a magnetic base. See Fig 1.
Position seal over pilot tool. Pilot tool should remain on crankshaft during installation of seal. Ensure that the lip of the seal is facing towards the crankcase during installation.
CAUTION: If the seal is driven into the block past flush, an oil leak may result.
Drive the seal into the block using Rear Crankshaft Seal Installer 6926-2 and Driver Handle C-4171 until the tool bottoms out against the block. See Fig 1.
Install flywheel.
Install clutch and pressure plate.
Install transaxle (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL - INSTALLATION) .