Seal, Crankshaft Oil, Rear: Installation: Installation
Fig 1: Driving Seal Into Block Using Seal Driver 9706 And Driver Handle C-4171 Until Seal Driver 9706 Bottoms Out Against Block
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
CAUTION:
If a burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), cleanup with 800 emery cloth to prevent seal damage during installation of new seal. If emery cloth is used, the crankshaft must be cleaned off Mopar® brake parts cleaner.
NOTE:
When installing seal, lubricate Seal Guide (special tool #9509, Installer, Oil Seal) with clean engine oil.
- Place Seal Guide (special tool #9509, Installer, Oil Seal) (3) on crankshaft.
- Position seal (2) over guide tool. Guide tool should remain on crankshaft during installation of seal. Ensure that the lip of the seal is facing towards the crankcase during installation.
- Drive the seal into the block using Seal Driver (special tool #9706, Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal) (1) and Driver Handle (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) (4) until Seal Driver (special tool #9706, Installer, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal) bottoms out against the block.
- Install the flexplate (1) and transmission. Refer to FLEXPLATE, INSTALLATION .
