Installation Procedure - Cover without Seal
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- Position a NEW rear oil seal housing gasket (3) and the housing (2) to the engine.
- Install the rear oil seal housing bolts (1) until snug. Do not overtighten.
- Rotate the crankshaft until 2 opposing flywheel bolts holes are parallel to the oil pan surface.
- Install the J-41476 tool and bolts onto the rear of the crankshaft.
- Tighten the J-41476 tool bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
- Install the oil pan-to-rear oil seal housing bolts (1).
- Tighten the oil pan-to-rear cover bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Tighten the rear oil seal housing-to-engine bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Remove the J-41476 tool.
- Install a NEW crankshaft rear oil seal. Refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement .
- Install the automatic transmission flexplate. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement .
NOTE:
The tapered legs of the alignment tool must enter the rear cover oil seal bore.