C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
One Piece Rear Main Oil Seal Installation
1. Remove transmission and flywheel assemblies.
2. Carefully remove rear oil seal with a suitable screwdriver or oil seal removal tool.
3. Clean oil seal bore in block thoroughly before installing new seal.
4. Inspect rear portion of crankshaft sealing surface for wear due to rubbing action of seal or dirt build-up. Correct as necessary.
5. Coat crankshaft sealing surface and new seal lip surface with engine oil or grease.
6. Place oil seal onto crankshaft with spring cavity towards engine.
7. Using seal installation tool No. J-39084, or equivalent, drive seal in until it bottoms against engine block and rear main bearing cap, Fig. 10.
8. Install flywheel and transmission.
