Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal / Installation - 4.0L: Installation

NOTE:

• Be sure the crankshaft rear sealing surface is clean and free of any rust or corrosion. To clean the crankshaft rear sealing surface, use extra-fine emery cloth or extra-fine 0000 steel wool with metal surface cleaner.

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Service Set SST

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1. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal service set SST  .
2. Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil and install on the rear main seal protector, which is part of the crankshaft rear oil seal service set SST  .
   Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal

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3. Using the rear main seal replacer SST  , install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
4. Remove all the special tools.
5. Install the crankshaft spacer.
6. Install the crankshaft spacer plate.
7. Install the flywheel or flexplate. See FLEXPLATE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 4.0L  .