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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 44641 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover
    • J 44642 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 660312  Size: SH
  1. Remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement.
  2. Clean the area around the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  3. Install the button of J 44641 into the crankshaft.
  4. Press the jaws of J 44641 into the felt portion of the seal far enough to engage the inner lip of the seal.
  5. While holding the jaws of J 44641 tightly to the seals inner sleeve, tighten the jaw bolts.
  6. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal using J 44641 .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 663925  Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the crankshaft is free of oil and dirt.
  2. Clean the seal bore in the flywheel housing.
  3. Position the crankshaft rear oil seal onto the crankshaft.
  4. Important: J 44642 must be fully secured to the crankshaft to ensure proper seal depth.

  5. Install J 44642 to the crankshaft.
  6. Press the crankshaft rear oil seal into position using J 44642 , the tool will bottom out when the seal reaches the proper depth.
  7. Remove J 44642 .
  8. Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement.