Rainier AWD L6-4.2L VIN S (2005)
If the tools are not available at your dealership, use an aftermarket equivalent.
For Display Purposes Only (End Section of the Crankshaft)
18 MM. or 19 MM. Impact Style Socket (Thick Wall) with a 1/2 drive base that is approximately 15 MM. deep with an overall height of 38 MM.
(1-1/2").
J 8433-1 Puller Bar or Equivalent
Verify the oil leak. Refer to the above illustration (1), showing the leak path through the end of the crankshaft flange bore area.
Order a crankshaft service cup plug part number WPC-340 by completing the WPC PART REQUEST FORM at the end of this bulletin and send it to
the WPC via fax or E-mail. Typically, the cup plug should arrive within 2 business days.
Fax Number - 248-371-0192 E-mail Address - [email protected].
Clean the crankshaft flange bore area with BrakeKleen (12378392, 12346139 (in Canada, 88901247) or equivalent. Thoroughly dry the area and
examine the bore surface for irregularities. If the bore surface needs additional cleaning, use sand paper, or equivalent, and clean as necessary.
Once the crankshaft bore surface is clean and smooth, apply a thin bead of LOCTITE(TM) 620, P/N 89021297 or Permatex 27010 High Strength Red
Thread Locker Gel, P/N 88861429 (in Canada, 88861430), completely around the inside of the crankshaft flange bore.
Position the crankshaft service cup plug into the crankshaft flange bore with service cup plug, dish side out.
