Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

Transmission End Crankshaft Oil Seal Installation - In Car

Special Tools Required
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^ Oil seal driver attachment 96 07ZAD-PNAA100

1. Remove the transmission.
2. M/T model: Remove the pressure plate, clutch disc, and flywheel.
3. A/T model: Remove the drive plate.
4. Remove the transmission end crankshaft oil seal.
5. Clean, and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.
6. Apply a light coat of multipurpose grease to the crankshaft and to the lip of the seal.





7. Use the special tools to drive a new oil seal squarely into the block to the specified installed height.





8. Measure the distance between the engine block (A) and oil seal (B).
9. M/T model: Install the flywheel, clutch disc, and pressure plate.
10. A/T model: Install the drive plate.
11. Install the transmission.