Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
- Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
- Install the removal plate (2) and both threaded adjustment pins and jam nuts (1) into the back of the crankshaft flange and secure the plate with adjustment pins and jam nuts.
- Install the #2 self drill screws 38 mm (1.5 in) long, 8 needed (1) and tighten the screws down flush to the plate.
- Install the force screw (1) and back off both jam nuts (2). Continue to turn the force screw (1) into the removal plate in order to remove the seal from the crankshaft.
- Once the seal is removed from the crankshaft, remove and save all 8 screws. Discard the old seal.
IMPORTANT:
Before installing the force screw, apply a small amount of the extreme pressure lubricant J 23444-A, provided in the tool kit.