Rear Engine Plate: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine flywheel. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
2. Remove the oil pan.
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.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: 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.
3. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing nut and bolts. Tighten crankshaft rear oil seal housing nut and bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the new oil pan gasket.
5. Install the oil pan.
6. Install the new crankshaft rear oil seal using the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer.
7. Install the engine flywheel. See Transmission and Drivetrain.