Crankshaft Seal Retainer: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note:
Do not remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing if only replacing the crankshaft rear oil seal.





1. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement Service and Repair.

3. Remove the housing bolts and nut.

4. Remove the housing.





5. Remove and discard the housing gasket.

6. Clean all the sealing surfaces.

7. Inspect and replace the housing for warping, cracks, wear, or damage.

Installation Procedure





Note:
When installing a NEW housing the seal will come with the housing. If reusing the housing and then installing a NEW seal follow the instructions for installing the housing and than refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement Service and Repair to install the seal.

1. Install a NEW housing gasket.





2. Install the NEW housing with the seal using the following procedure.

Note:
Do not oil or grease the seal lip or the crankshaft seal area.

1. Leave the sleeve in the seal and use the sleeve as a guide to ease installing the seal lip over the end of the crankshaft.

2. Push the housing fully onto the crankshaft until the housing is against the seal gasket and the engine.

3. Remove the sleeve.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts and nut and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in).

4. Install the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement Service and Repair.

5. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement Service and Repair.