Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION





WARNING: NOTE: When servicing the oil pan, the transmission and flex plate must be removed to access the rear main seal carrier fasteners.

The rear main seal carrier (1) is located behind the flex plate. The rear main seal carrier is bolted to the cylinder block and oil pan. The rear main seal (2) is molded to the carrier and is not serviceable. The rear main seal carrier must be replaced if an oil leak or seepage occurs.