Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Installation

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NOTE: If the crankshaft rear seal retaining plate is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leaks.

NOTE: The silicone must be applied on the groove along the retainer plate.

Apply a 4 mm (0.16 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant around the crankshaft rear seal retainer plate sealing surface.

Fig 1: Applying Sealant Around Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Sealing Surface

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

Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer Plate Bolts

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Install the 2 rear oil pan bolts in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.

NOTE: Lubricate the crankshaft rear seal with engine oil before installation.

Using the special tools, install the 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 before installation.

Using the special tools, install the 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 .
Using the special tool, raise the engine.

Fig 5: Special Tool (303-F070)

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