Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement for Pontiac Firebird 1997

Tool Required

J 35621-A Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer

1. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
2. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .



3. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing nut and bolts.
4. Clean the gasket surfaces.
5. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
6. Using the notches provided in the crankshaft rear oil seal housing, pry the oil seal out.

Important: Always use a new crankshaft rear oil seal and a new oil seal housing gasket during the installation of the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.

1. Install the new oil seal housing gasket and the crankshaft rear oil seal housing on the studs.
2. It is not necessary to use any type of sealant to hold the oil seal housing gasket in place.




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.

3. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing nut and bolts.

Tighten
Tighten crankshaft rear oil seal housing nut and bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

4. Install the new oil pan gasket.
5. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement .
6. Install the new crankshaft rear oil seal using the J 35621-A .
7. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .