50. Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 34686 Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal Installer





1. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
2. Lubricate the seal bore to seal mating surface with engine oil.
3. Slide a new crankshaft rear oil seal onto tool J 34686. The dust lip of the crankshaft rear oil seal should be flush against the J 34686 tool collar.
4. Align the dowel pin of the tool J 34686 with the dowel pin hole in the crankshaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Attach tool J 34686 to the crankshaft by tightening the attaching screws.
^ Tighten the J 34686 attaching screws to 3 - 7 Nm (27 - 62 inch lbs.).
6. Tighten the T handle of the J 34686. This will push the crankshaft rear oil seal into position. Be sure that the J 34686 collar is flush against the engine block.
7. Loosen the T handle completely.
8. Remove the J 34686 attaching screws.
9. Remove the J 34686 tool from the engine block.
10. Make sure that the crankshaft rear oil seal is seated squarely in the bore.