Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal: Installation
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- Install Rear Crankshaft Seal Pilot (T88P-6701-B2) onto Rear Crankshaft Seal Installer (T88P-6701-B1). Coat crankshaft sealing area, oil seal lip, seal pilot and seal installer with engine oil.
- Install oil seal over seal pilot and onto seal installer. Remove seal pilot. Position seal installer on crankshaft and install oil seal.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
CAUTION:
When installing flywheel on M/T applications, align mark on flywheel with the untapped hole in crankshaft flange.