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Tools Required

J 38841 Rear Main Seal Installer

  1. Make sure the crankshaft rear chamfer is free of grit, loose rust, and burrs. Correct as needed.
  2. Lubricate the inner and the outer diameter of the seal with engine oil.

  3. Object Number: 290961  Size: SH
  4. Install the seal on J 38841 .
  5. Position J 38841 against the crankshaft. Thread the attaching screws into the tapped holes in the crankshaft.
  6. Tighten the screws securely with a screwdriver in order to ensure that the seal is installed squarely over the crankshaft.
  7. Turn the handle until it bottoms.
  8. Remove J 38841 .