Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT

NOTE: There are 2 methods (A and B) to replace the oil seal which are as follows:

1. Replace crankshaft rear oil seal.
A. If Rear Oil Retainer Is Removed From Cylinder Block:





(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.





(b) Using Special Service Tool (SST) or equivalent and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal edge.
SST 09223 - 15030, 09550 - 10012 (09552 - 10010)
(c) Apply Multipurpose (MP) grease to the oil seal lip.

B. It rear oil seal retainer is installed to cylinder block:
(a) Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.





(b) Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the crankshaft. Tape the screwdriver tip.

(c) Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.





(d) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
SST 09223 - 15030, 09550 - 10012 (09552 - 10010)