Seal, Crankshaft Oil, Rear: Installation
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CAUTION:
If a burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), cleanup with 800 emery cloth to prevent seal damage during installation of new seal. If emery cloth is used, the crankshaft must be cleaned off Mopar® brake parts cleaner.
- Lubricate the outside of the (special tool #9509, Installer, Oil Seal) (3) with clean engine oil and place the Oil Seal Installer on the end of the crankshaft.
- Position the rear crankshaft oil seal (2) over the Oil Seal Installer tool (3). The Oil Seal Installer should remain on the crankshaft during installation of the oil seal. Ensure that the lip of the oil seal is facing towards the crankcase during installation.
- Using the (special tool #9706, Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal) (1) and (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (4) drive the rear crankshaft oil seal into the engine block until the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer bottoms out against the engine block.
- Install the flexplate and transmission to the engine. Refer to INSTALLATION .