115. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 42842 Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Installer

Important: Crankshaft rear oil seal and engine flywheel installation requires adequate space for installation. If the engine stand does not allow suitable space to use the J 42842 install the crankshaft rear oil seal and engine flywheel with the engine properly supported on the floor or on a bench.





1. Clean any debris from the crankshaft rear oil seal drain (1) using wire or an unbound plastic tie-wrap (2).

Important: Make sure the drain is clear before installing the new crankshaft rear oil seal. Failure to clear the drain could cause the crankshaft rear oil seal to leak.

2. Place a small amount of Gasket Maker, GM P/N US 1052942, Canada 10953466, or equivalent, at the crankcase split line across the end of the upper/lower crankcase seal.
3. Coat the outer diameter of the cylinder block crankshaft rear oil seal area with clean engine oil GM P/N US 12345501, Canada 992704, or equivalent.

Important: DO NOT allow any engine oil on the area where the crankshaft rear oil seal is to be pressed onto the crankshaft. The green coating pre-applied to the inner diameter of the crankshaft rear oil seal must not be contaminated.

4. Wipe the outer diameter of the flywheel flange clean with a lint-free cloth.





Important: DO NOT put any engine oil on the green coating pre-applied to the inner diameter of the crankshaft rear oil seal. This coating is a sealant that must not be contaminated.

5. Lubricate the outer rubber surface (1) of the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil GM P/N US 12345501, Canada 992704, or equivalent.

Important: It is not necessary to completely unthread the center bolt and separate the two pieces of the J 42842.

6. Loosen the center bolt of the J 42842 until the center hub protrudes approximately one-half inch beyond the outer plate.





7. Install the J 42842 to the rear of the crankshaft.





8. Thread the 3 mounting bolts into the crankshaft flange.
9. Tighten the 3 mounting bolts until the J 42842 is firmly mounted on the crankshaft.





10. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal by tightening the center bolt until the J 42842 bottoms against the crankcase.
11. Loosen the center bolt to release pressure on the crankcase.





12. Loosen the 3 mounting bolts.
13. Remove the J 42842 from the crankshaft flange.
14. Inspect to ensure the installation depth is equal around the crankshaft rear oil seal's circumference. If the depth is not equal reinstall the J 42842 and repeat the installation procedures.