Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation

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NOTE: The rear crankshaft seal retainer plate does not have a sealant groove. Gasket maker must be applied to the rear crankshaft seal retainer plate mating surface on the engine block.

Apply a bead of gasket maker to the rear crankshaft seal retainer plate mating surface on the engine block.

Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Gasket Maker To Rear Crankshaft Seal Retainer

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Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Bolt Tightening Sequence

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NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft rear seal.

Fig 3: Using Special Tools To Install New Crankshaft Rear Seal

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NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft oil slinger with clean engine oil prior to installation.

Using the special tools, install a new crankshaft oil slinger.

Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Slinger Using Special Tools

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Install the engine rear cover plate.
Install the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate .

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove the 4 engine support insulator-to-crossmember nuts.

Fig 5: Engine Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Nuts

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Using the special tool, raise the engine 260.35 mm (10.25 in) from the crankshaft pulley to the lower edge of the No. 1 crossmember.

Fig 6: Special Tool (303-F070)

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Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan .