REAR MAIN SEAL REPLACEMENT 1984'J'SERIES CARS & S/T TRUCK

MODELS: 1984 S/T TRUCK LQ2

In December, 1983, a new "thick" rear main seal went into production in 1984 "S/T" Trucks with 2.0L LQ2 engines.

This new seal id sold as part of service kit, P/ N 14085829.

Before replacing a rear main seal, care should be taken in determining the exact source of leak. If it has been determined that the rear main oil seal is the cause of the leak, it will be necessary to identify the type of seal required to service the engine. Refer to Figure No. 1 for identification mark. Only engines with the oval marking as shown in Figure No. 1 may use the seal.

If it is determined that a rear main seal replacement is required, use the following procedure. (Note: replacement of this new seal under warranty will require zone authorization):

1. Support engine.

2. Remove transmission as outlined in the transmission section of the shop manual.

3. Remove flywheel. At this time, check to confirm rear seal leak.

4. Remove seal by inserting a driver or similar tool in through the dust lip at an angle as shown in Figure No. 2. Pry seal out by moving handle of screwdriver towards the end of the crankshaft pilot. Repeat as required around the seal until seal is removed. Care must be taken not to damage crankshaft O.D. surface.

5. Check I.D. of bore for knicks or burrs and correct as required. Inspect crankshaft for burrs or nicks on surface which contacts seal. Repair or replace crankshaft as required.

6. Install new seal using tool J-34686 (Figure No. 3).

7. Install seal over mandril, slide the seal on the mandril until dust lip (back of seal) bottoms squarely against collar of tool (Figure No. 4).

8. Align dowel pin of tool with dowel pin hole in crankshaft and attach tool to crankshaft by hand, or torque attaching screw to 2.5 ft.lbs.

9. Turn "T" handle of tool so that collar pushes seal in the bore, turn handle until the collar is tight against case. This will insure the seal is seated properly.

10. Loosen the "T" handle of the tool until it comes to a stop. This will insure that the collar will be in the proper position for installing a new seal. Remove attaching screws.

11. Check seal, making sure seal is seated squarely in bore.

12. Install flywheel.

13. Start engine, check for leaks.

14. Install transmission.

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