Seal-Oil Crankshaft Rear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL |
| 2 - ENGINE BLOCK |
| 3 - ENGINE BLOCK |
| 4 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL METAL CASE |
| 5 - PRY IN THIS DIRECTION |
| 6 - CRANKSHAFT |
| 7 - SCREWDRIVER |
| 8 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL DUST LIP |
| 9 - SCREWDRIVER |
- Remove transaxle. Refer to appropriate TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE - REMOVAL for procedure.
- Remove flex plate.
- Insert a 3/16 flat bladed screwdriver (7,9) between the dust lip (8) and the metal case (4) of the crankshaft seal. Angle the screwdriver. See Fig 1through the dust lip against metal case of the seal. Pry out seal.
CAUTION:
Do not permit the screwdriver blade to contact crankshaft seal surface. Contact of the screwdriver blade against crankshaft edge (chamfer) is permitted.