Retainer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - RETAINER |
| 2 - GASKET |
| 3 - BOLT |
- Disconnect the battery negative cables.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Re-install plug and tighten to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
- Remove transmission and transfer case (if equipped) from vehicle.
- Remove flywheel or torque converter drive plate.
- Remove flywheel adapter plate.
- Disconnect starter cables from starter motor.
- Remove starter motor and transmission adapter plate assembly. Refer to STARTER, REMOVAL .
- Remove four oil pan rear bolts. Slide a feeler gauge between the seal retainer and oil pan gasket to break the seal.
- Remove the six retainer-to-block bolts (3).
- Remove the rear seal retainer, and gasket (2).
- Support the seal retainer and drive out the crankshaft seal with a hammer and suitable punch.