Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate: Removal
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Remove the flywheel or flexplate. For additional information, refer to FLYWHEEL or FLEXPLATE .
- Drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug and tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
- Remove the 17 bolts and the oil pan.
- Remove the 6 bolts and the crankshaft rear seal with retainer plate.
NOTE:
If the oil pan is not removed damage to the rear oil seal retainer joint can occur.