Crankshaft Oil Seal - Rear: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL

2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8506

NOTE: This procedure can be performed in vehicle.

If being performed in vehicle, remove the transmission.
Remove the flexplate (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/FLEX PLATE - REMOVAL) .
NOTE: The crankshaft oil seal CAN NOT be reused after removal.

NOTE: The crankshaft rear oil seal remover Special Tool 8506 must be installed deeply into the seal. Continue to tighten the removal tool into the seal until the tool can not be turned farther. Failure to install tool correctly the first time will cause tool to pull free of seal without removing seal from engine.
Using Special Tool 8506 (2), remove the crankshaft rear oil seal. See Fig 1(1)