SEAL, Crankshaft Oil, Rear: Removal: 2.4L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove transmission and flexplate (1). See Engine/Engine Block/FLEXPLATE - Removal .
- Insert a 3/16 flat bladed screwdriver (7) between the dust lip (8) and the metal case (4) of the crankshaft seal (1). Angle the screwdriver through 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.
- Check to make sure the seals garter spring is not on the crankshaft.