Concorde V6-2.7L VIN R (1998)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer-Rear
REMOVAL
1. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal and oil pan.
Figure 67-Oil Seal Retainer
2. Remove seal retainer attaching screws.
3. Remove retainer and gasket.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean sealing surfaces and replace gasket as needed.
2. Install gasket and loose assemble seal retainer to block.
NOTE: The following steps must be performed to prevent oil leaks at sealing joints.
3. Attach Special Tools 8225 to pan rail using the oil pan fasteners.
NOTE: Make sure that the "2.7L" stamped on the special tool is facing the cylinder block (flat side of tools against pan rail).
Figure 68-Rear Crankshaft Seal Retainer Alignment
4. While applying firm pressure to the seal retainer against Special Tools 8225, tighten seal retainer screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.)
5. Install crankshaft rear oil seal.
