Corvette V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
5. Rotate the crankshaft until 2 opposing flywheel bolt holes are parallel to the oil pan surface.
Important: The tapered legs of the alignment tool must enter the rear cover oil seal bore.
6. Install the J41476 and bolts onto the rear of the crankshaft.
7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the J41476 bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
1. Tighten the oil pan-to-rear cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
2. Tighten the engine rear cover bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the J41476.
9. Important:
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Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter (ID) or the crankshaft surface.
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Do not reuse the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Lubricate the outside diameter (OD) of the oil seal (1) with clean engine oil. Do not allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface.
10. Lubricate the rear cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil. Do not allow oil or other lubricants to contact the crankshaft surface.
11. Install the J41479 cone (2) and bolts onto the rear of the crankshaft.
12. Tighten the bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
13. Install the rear oil seal onto the tapered cone (2) until the tool (1) contacts the oil seal.
14. Thread the J41479 threaded rod into the tapered cone (2) until the tool (1) contacts the oil seal.
15. Align the oil seal onto the tool (1).
16. Rotate the handle of the J41479 clockwise until the seal enters the rear cover and bottoms into the cover bore.
17. Remove the J41479.
18. Install the engine flywheel.
