Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer-Rear
REMOVAL
1. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal and oil pan.
2. Remove seal retainer attaching screws.
Figure 85 Oil Seal Retainer
3. Remove seal retainer.
NOTE: Seal retainer gasket is bonded to the retainer and must be replaced as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean all sealing surfaces. Replace retainer assembly if gasket is torn or damaged.
2. Install seal retainer to block, but do not tighten attaching screws at this time.
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 marking "3.2/3.5L" on Special Tools 8225, is facing towards the cylinder block pan rail surface (notch on tool is
towards the seal retainer).
