Important: Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal. Install a NEW crankshaft oil seal
during assembly.
Do not reuse the rear cover-to-engine block gasket. Install a NEW gasket
during assembly.
- Remove the crankshaft oil seal (1) from the rear cover.
- Clean the cover in solvent. Remove the sealant from the cover
oil pan surface. Refer to
Replacing Engine Gaskets
.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry the cover with compressed air.
- Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or
gouging.
- Inspect the cover-to-oil pan threaded bolt holes for damaged threads
or debris.
- Inspect the crankshaft oil seal mounting bore for damage.