Crankshaft Rear Seal: Installation

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NOTE: If the crankshaft rear seal is not secured within 10 minutes of sealant application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan surface and a 5 mm (0.196 in) bead at the T-joints.
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Install the crankshaft rear seal.
1. Install the crankshaft rear main oil seal installer.
2. Install the crankshaft rear seal retainer at an angle above the oil pan flange to avoid scraping off the sealer.
3. Tilt the seal retainer up and onto the rear of the cylinder block.
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Using the crankshaft rear main oil seal installer, seat the crankshaft rear seal.
Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal - Tightening Sequence
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Install the bolts and tighten in sequence shown.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the crankshaft rear main oil seal installer.
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Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
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Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
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NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.

Install a new engine oil filter
- Tighten to 8 N.m (71 lb-in) plus an additonal 180 degrees.
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Install the flywheel. For additional information, refer to FLYWHEEL in this service information.