Retainer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal: Removal
NOTE:
The crankshaft rear oil seal is integral to the crankshaft rear oil seal retainer and must be replaced as an assembly.
NOTE:
The crankshaft rear oil seal retainer can not be reused after removal.
NOTE:
This procedure can be performed in vehicle.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- On automatic transmission models, remove the flexplate. Refer to FLEXPLATE .
- On manual transmission models, remove the flywheel .
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .
- Using the sequence shown, remove the rear oil seal retainer mounting bolts.
- Carefully remove the retainer from the engine block.
