Removal 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.
- Remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO M30) or Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO MA5) .
- Remove the 2 bolts securing the oil pan to the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
- Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.
- Install 2 bolts into the threaded holes to act as jack screws and tighten evenly to release the crankshaft rear oil seal housing from the engine block and oil pan.
- Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the jack screw holes.
- Using a hammer and a punch, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing. Discard the seal.
- Clean and inspect the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
- Clean and inspect the engine block and oil pan sealing surface.
IMPORTANT:
Do not damage the seal bore.