Seal, Crankshaft Oil, Rear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .CAUTION:
Do not attempt to support the weight of the engine on the windage tray. The windage tray is a thin cast aluminum construction and can be easily damaged.
- Support the rear of the engine with a screw-jack when removing the transmission. Position the support on the engine oil pan flange and not the windage tray.
- Remove the transmission. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE, REMOVAL .NOTE:
The rear crankshaft oil seal is incorporated into the seal retainer (2) and can not be removed from the retainer. The rear crankshaft oil seal and seal retainer (2) are serviced as an assembly.
- Remove the eight seal retainer attaching screws (1).
- Remove and discard the seal retainer (2).