Removal & Installation (Crankshaft Installed)
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- Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN. Remove oil pump. Remove rear main bearing cap and discard lower rear crankshaft oil seal. Carefully remove upper rear crankshaft oil seal and discard seal.
- Lubricate oil seal. Rotate upper rear crankshaft oil seal in cylinder block with Yellow paint toward rear of engine. Install lower rear crankshaft oil seal in main bearing cap with Yellow paint toward rear of engine.
- To prevent oil leakage, apply one drop of Loctite 515 sealant next to oil seal on main bearing cap surface before installing. Apply silicone adhesive sealant at bearing cap-to-cylinder block joint. See Figure. Install main bearing cap, and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.