S10/T10 Blazer 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
1. Install a NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing gasket.
2. Install the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing with the oil seal to the engine block using the following procedure.
Important: Do not oil or grease the seal lip or the crankshaft seal area.
2.1.
Leave the sleeve in the crankshaft rear oil seal and use the sleeve as a guide to ease the seal lip over the end of the crankshaft.
2.2.
Push the crankshaft rear oil seal housing fully onto the crankshaft until the crankshaft rear oil seal housing is against the crankshaft rear oil
seal gasket and the engine.
2.3.
Remove the sleeve.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the bolts and the nut to the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts and nut to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
4. Install the engine flywheel.
5. Install the oil pan.