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Crankshaft Oil Seal - Rear: Installation

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  1. Lubricate the crankshaft flange with engine oil.
  2. Position the magnetic seal guide Special Tool 8349-2 (Fig 1 ) onto the crankshaft rear face. Then position the crankshaft rear oil seal onto the guide.
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Guide Special Tool 8349-2 and Oil
    G03512123Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Using Special Tools 8349 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer and C-4171 Driver Handle (Fig 2 ), with a hammer, tap the seal into place. Continue to tap on the driver handle until the seal installer seats against the cylinder block crankshaft bore.
    Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
    G03512124Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Install the flexplate.
  5. Install the transmission.