Retainer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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The crankshaft rear oil seal is integral to the crankshaft rear oil seal retainer and must be replaced as an assembly.
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The crankshaft rear oil seal retainer can not be reused after removal.
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This procedure can be performed in vehicle.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the transmission (Refer to 66RFE Transmission REMOVAL and BW44-46 Transfer Case REMOVAL or BW44-47 Transfer Case REMOVAL ).
- Remove the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .
- Using the sequence shown, remove the rear oil seal retainer mounting bolts.
- Carefully remove the retainer from the engine block.