Crankshaft Seal Retainer: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal and Oil Pan.
2. Remove seal retainer attaching screws.





Fig. 111

3. Remove seal retainer (Fig. 111).

NOTE: Seal retainer gasket is bonded to the retainer and must be replaced as an assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean all sealing surfaces. Replace retainer assembly if gasket is torn or damaged.
2. Install seal retainer to block, but do not tighten attaching screws at this time.

NOTE: The following steps must be performed to prevent oil leaks at sealing joints.

3. Attach Special Tools 8225 to pan rail using the oil pan fasteners.

NOTE: Make sure the marking "3.2/3.5L" on Special Tools 8225, is facing towards the cylinder block pan rail surface (notch on tool is towards the seal retainer).





Fig. 112

4. While applying firm pressure to the seal retainer against Special Tools 8225 (Fig. 112), tighten seal retainer screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
5. Install Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal and oil pan.