Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the flywheel.
3. Remove the oil pan.





4. Remove the oil seal retainer screw and the nuts.





5. Remove the seal retainer.





6. Remove the gasket.





7. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
a. Insert a screwdriver into the notches provided in the seal retainer.
b. Pry out the seal.
c. Do not damage the crankshaft sealing surface.
8. Clean the gasket surfaces on the block and the seal retainer.

INSTALLATION
^ Tools Required
- J 35621 Seal Installer, or equivalent.

NOTE: Whenever the seal retainer is removed, install a new retainer gasket and crankshaft rear oil seal.





1. Install the gasket to the block. Use sealant to hold the gasket in place.





2. Install the seal retainer.





3. Install the oil seal retainer screws and the nuts.
^ Tighten the screws and the nuts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the oil pan.





5. Lubricate the inner and outer diameter of the seal with engine oil.
6. Install the seal on the J 35621.





7. Position the J 35621 against the crankshaft. Thread the attaching screws into the tapped holes in the crankshaft.
8. Tighten the screws securely with a screwdriver. This will ensure that the seal is installed squarely over the crankshaft.
9. Turn the handle until it bottoms out.
10. Remove the J 35621.
11. Install the flywheel.
12. Install the transmission.