Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu i-370, 2007 GMC Canyon, and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealer (1) to the following:
- The crankshaft rear oil seal housing, were the housing meets the engine block
- The surface of the crankshaft rear oil seal housing, were the housing meets the oil pan
- The surface of the oil pan, were the oil pan meets the housing
Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
- Complete the following to install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing:
- Align the housing with the right alignment dowel, tilting the left side up slightly.
- Align the housing with the left alignment dowel.
- Press the housing against the engine block into place.
- Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.
- Install the 2 oil pan bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Tighten the (end) oil pan bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Lightly lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal lip with clean engine oil.
- Position the plastic installation sleeve supplied with the new seal to the crankshaft.
- Use the J 44215
with the J 8092
and a hammer to install the crankshaft rear oil seal into the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
- The spring side of the seal goes toward the engine.
- Ensure the seal is installed square.
- The seal will bottom out in the housing when fully installed.
- Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO M30) or Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO MA5) .
IMPORTANT:
The crankshaft rear oil seal housing must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.
IMPORTANT:
Tilting the crankshaft rear oil seal housing will allow sealer between the housing and the oil pan.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
.