Electra Park Avenue V8-307 5.0L (1983)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Fig. 18 Packing upper rear main bearing oil seal
Fig. 19 Trimming upper rear main bearing oil seal
Since the braided fabric seal used on these engines can be replaced only when the crankshaft is removed, the following repair procedure is
recommended.
1.
Remove oil pan and bearing cap.
2.
Drive end of old seal gently into groove, using a suitable tool, until packed tight. This may vary between 1/4 and 3/4 inch depending on amount of
pack required.
3.
Repeat previous step for other end of seal.
4.
Measure and note amount that seal was driven up on one side. Using the old seal removed from bearing cap, cut a length of seal the amount
