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Tools Required

J 44227 Rear Seal Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  2. Remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
  3. Important: Do not damage the crankshaft or seal bore.


    Object Number: 1227981  Size: SH
  4. Pry the crankshaft rear oil seal out of the rear oil seal housing using a suitable tool.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 654712  Size: SH

    Important: Use the plastic installation sleeve supplied with the new seal when installing a new seal.

  1. Use J 44227 to install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  2. Remove the J 44227 .
  3. Remove the seal installation sleeve after the seal is installed. Discard the sleeve.
  4. Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
  5. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .