Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Installation (LF4)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools
- EN-42183 Handle
- EN-46109 Guide Pin Set
- EN-47839 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (LGX)Special Tools (LF4) .
- Install the 6 mm (0.236 in) guides from the EN-46109 pin set into the 2 crankshaft rear oil seal housing corner bolt holes of the engine block.
- Install the EN-47839 tool with the EN-42183 handle (1, 2) onto the rear of the crankshaft flange.
- Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
- Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant to the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing as shown (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LF4)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (LGX) for recommended sealant.
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to the engine block.
- Remove the EN-46109 pin set 6 mm (0.236 in) guides from the engine block.
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.
- Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts in sequence and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Remove the EN-47839 tool and EN-42183 handle (1, 2) from the crankshaft flange.
NOTE:
DO NOT allow any engine oil on the area where the crankshaft rear oil seal housing is to be installed.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .