Removal

REMOVAL





The crankshaft rear oil seal is incorporated in the seal adapter (2) and can not be removed from the adapter. The crankshaft rear oil seal/seal adapter (2) are serviced as an assembly.





1. Disconnect negative battery (1) cable.




2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove splash shield retaining bolts (1) and splash shield (2).
4. Remove the structural collarRemoval.
5. Remove transmissionRemoval.




6. Remove flex plate attaching bolts (2), backing plate (3), and flex plate (1).
7. Remove oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Removal.




NOTE: The integrated stamped steel rear crankshaft seal is not interchangeable with the cast aluminum rear seal adapter and seal assembly.

8. Remove seal retainer attaching screws.
9. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal/adapter (2).