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Rear Sealing Flange, Removing and Installing|Page 1933 > < Crankshaft Main Bearing|Specifications
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Crankshaft Seal Retainer: Service and Repair
Rear Sealing Flange, Removing and Installing

Rear sealing flange, removing and installing

Required equipment
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Drill with plastic brush attachment

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Protective glasses

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Silicon sealant

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Parts Supplier

Removing 
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Engine removed.

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Remove flywheel or remove drive plate.

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Remove oil pan (upper part).

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Unbolt rear sealing flange (arrow).

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Using rotating plastic brush, remove remaining sealant from rear sealing flange and at cylinder block.

WARNING:  Wear protective glasses. 

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Clean sealing surfaces so they are completely free of any oil or grease.

Installing 
Installation is reverse of removal:

Note:  The rear sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes after application of silicon sealant.

Rear Sealing Flange, Removing and Installing|Page 1933 > < Crankshaft Main Bearing|Specifications