Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal ReplacementTools Required
* J43320 Crankshaft Rear Seal Puller
* J42849 Crankshaft Rear Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the flywheel.
2. Install the guide pins from J43320 into the crankshaft.
3. Install the J43320 over the guide pins.
4. Using a suitable drill, insert eight of the self-drilling sheet metal screws into the rear crankshaft seal, using a cries-cross pattern. The self-tapping screws are included with the J43320.
5. Thread the center bolt of J43320 into the crankshaft to remove the seal.
6. Remove the guide pins from the crankshaft.
Installation Procedure
1. Make sure the crankshaft is free of grit, loose rust, and burrs. Correct as needed.
2. Apply a very light film of oil onto the crankshaft seeding surface. DO NOT apply oil to the sealing surface of the engine block.
3. Install the seal onto J42849.
4. Position the J42849 against the crankshaft. Thread the attaching screws into the tapped holes in the crankshaft.
5. Tighten the screws securely with a screwdriver in order to ensure that the seal is installed squarely over the crankshaft.
6. Rotate the center nut until the J42849 bottoms.
7. Remove the J42849.
8. install the flywheel.