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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools

J 41479 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 490692 Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement.
  2. Gently pry the crankshaft rear oil seal (1) from the rear cover.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1699207 Size: SH

    Important: For proper orientation, note the installation direction of the oil seal. The oil seal is a reverse-lip design.

    The part number is applied to the outside face of the seal, as shown.

  1. Inspect the seal and identify the part number markings for proper orientation.

    2. Object Number: 490692 Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter (ID) of the crankshaft surface.
       • Do not reuse the crankshaft rear oil seal.

  2. Lubricate the outside diameter (OD) of the oil seal (1) with clean engine oil.

    3. DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface.

  3. Lubricate the rear cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil.

    4. DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the crankshaft surface.


    Object Number: 63200 Size: SH
  4. Install the J 41479 cone (2) and bolts onto the rear of the crankshaft.
  5. Tighten the bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
  6. Install the rear oil seal onto the tapered cone (2) and push the seal to the rear cover bore.
  7. Thread the J 41479 threaded rod into the tapered cone until the tool (1) contacts the oil seal.
  8. Align the oil seal onto the tool (1).
  9. Rotate the handle of the tool (1) clockwise until the seal enters the rear cover and bottoms into the cover bore.
  10. Remove the J 41479 .
  11. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement.