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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement Oil Seal

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 69012  Size: SH
  1. Remove the transmission assembly and the engine flywheel. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle.
  2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 4071  Size: SH
  4. Remove the following fasteners from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing:
  5. • Three bolts using a T27 TORX® wrench and 1 nut.
    • Two lower studs using an E7 TORX® wrench, if needed.

    Object Number: 4072  Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil seal housing.

  7. Object Number: 4073  Size: SH
  8. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing gasket and discard.
  9. Clean all of the sealing surfaces.
  10. Inspect the crankshaft rear oil seal housing for the following conditions:
  11. • Warping
    • Cracks
    • Wear
    • Damage

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 4073  Size: SH
  1. Install a new crankshaft rear oil seal housing gasket.

  2. Object Number: 4072  Size: SH
  3. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to the engine block.

  4. Object Number: 4071  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the following fasteners to the oil seal housing:
  6. • Three bolts using a T27 TORX® wrench and 1 nut.
    • Two lower studs using an E7 TORX® wrench, if needed.

    Tighten

    • Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts and nut to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
    • Tighten the lower studs to 6 N·m (53 lb in), if needed.
  7. Install the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 69012  Size: SH
  9. Install the transmission assembly and the engine flywheel. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Transmission/Transaxle.

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement Housing

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 69012  Size: SH
  1. Remove the transmission assembly and the engine flywheel. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transmission.
  2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 4071  Size: SH
  4. Remove the following fasteners from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing:
  5. • Three bolts using a T27 TORX® wrench and 1 nut.
    • Two lower studs using an E7 TORX® wrench, if needed.

    Object Number: 4072  Size: SH
  6. Remove the oil seal housing.

  7. Object Number: 4073  Size: SH
  8. Remove the housing gasket from the crankshaft rear oil seal and discard.
  9. Clean all of the sealing surfaces.
  10. Inspect the crankshaft rear oil seal housing for the following conditions:
  11. • Warping
    • Cracks
    • Wear
    • Damage

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 4073  Size: SH
  1. Install a new housing gasket to the crankshaft rear oil seal.

  2. Object Number: 4072  Size: SH
  3. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to the engine block.

  4. Object Number: 4071  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the following fasteners to the oil seal housing:
  6. • Three bolts using a T27 TORX® wrench and 1 nut.
    • Two lower studs using an E7 TORX® wrench, if needed.

    Tighten

    • Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts and nut to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
    • Tighten the lower studs to 6 N·m (53 lb in), if needed.
  7. Install the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 69012  Size: SH
  9. Install the transmission assembly and the engine flywheel. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Automatic Transmission.