Document ID: 2668800

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the flex plate. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement.
If equipped with a manual transmission, remove the flywheel. Refer to Flywheel Replacement
Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing bolts (1).

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Use the pry points located at the edge of the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to separate the RTV sealant.

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Remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing (1). Refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Removal.

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Install the 6 mm (0.236 in) guides from the EN-46109 pin set into the 2 crankshaft rear oil seal housing corner bolt holes of the engine block

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Install the EN-47839 tool with the EN-42183 handle (1, 2) onto the rear of the crankshaft flange.

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Place a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant (1) to the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing as shown (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers , for recommended sealant.

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Note: DO NOT allow any engine oil on the area where the crankshaft rear oil seal housing is to be installed.

Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (1) to the engine block.

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Remove the EN-46109 pin set 6 mm (0.236 in) guides (1) from the engine block.

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Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts (1).

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Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.

Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts in sequence and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

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Remove the EN-47839 tool and EN-42183 handle (1, 2) from the crankshaft flange.

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Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the flex plate. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement.
If equipped with a manual transmission, install the flywheel. Refer to Flywheel Replacement

Operation	Task	Skill	Hours
Remove & Replace	Crankshaft & Bearings · Rear Main Seal, R&R · Auto Trans After Trans Is Removed.	B	0.5
Remove & Replace	Crankshaft & Bearings · Rear Main Seal, R&R · Manual Trans After Trans Is Removed.	B	0.9

Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal