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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 39084 Rear Main Seal Installer

    Important: 

       • Coat the crankshaft surface with engine oil.
       • Lightly coat the lip of the new oil seal with engine oil or grease before installing the new oil seal.
       • Do not scratch or nick the sealing edge of the oil seal.


    Object Number: 60280  Size: SH
  1. Install the oil seal, with the spring cavity facing the engine, onto the crankshaft.
  2. Using the J 39084 , drive the seal into the crankshaft until the tool bottoms against the block and the rear crankshaft bearing cap.