Rear Main Seal

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

2.5L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Transaxle
   • Flywheel
   • Oil seal

   To install:

   Fig. 1: Rear main seal installation — 2.5L engine

3. Install or connect the following:
   • Oil seal. Press the seal in evenly with Special Service Tools 49 UN01 070 and 303-384 as shown.
   • Flywheel. Tighten the bolts to 54–64 ft. lbs. (73–87 Nm).
   • Transaxle
   • Negative battery cable
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.

3.0L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Transmission
   • Flywheel
   • Rear main seal

   To install:

3. Install or connect the following:
   • Rear main seal flush with the seal housing
   • Flywheel. Tighten the bolts to 76–81 ft. lbs. (103–109 Nm).
   • Transmission
   • Negative battery cable
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.