Rear Main Seal

Removal & Installation

To Remove:

1. Remove the flexplate.

   NOTE: The crankshaft rear seal may have a metal speedy sleeve. This sleeve must be removed before attempting to remove the seal.

2. If necessary, remove the speedy sleeve using two screwdrivers or small pry bars.

   CAUTION
   Avoid scratching or damaging the oil crankshaft seal running surface during removal of the crankshaft rear oil seal.

3. Using the seal remover (303-409), or its equivalent, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.

To Install:

NOTE: Make sure the crankshaft rear sealing surface is clean and free of any rust or corrosion. To clean the crankshaft rear sealing surface, use extra-fine emery cloth or extra-fine 0000 steel wool with metal surface cleaner.

1. Lubricate the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil.
2. Install special tool (303-527) and special tool (303-528), then position the crankshaft rear oil seal.
3. Using the crankshaft rear oil seal installer (303-579), or its equivalent, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
4. Install the flexplate.