Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Crankshaft Seal Retainer: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If a burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), clean surface using 400 grit sand paper to prevent seal damage
during installation. Make sure the rear crankshaft oil seal surface is clean and free of any abrasive materials.
NOTE: The rear crankshaft oil seal and retainer are an assembly. DO NOT separate the seal protector from the rear crankshaft oil seal
before installation on engine. Damage to the seal lip will occur if the seal protector is removed and installed prior to installation on
engine.
1. Apply engine oil to crankshaft seal surface.
2. If the seal protector (1) is missing or was accidentally dislodged, go to 3. Otherwise, carefully position the oil seal retainer assembly (3), and seal
protector (1) on crankshaft and push firmly into place on engine block (during this step, the seal protector will be pushed from the rear oil seal
assembly as a result of installing the rear oil seal). Hand tighten the rear oil seal fasteners, and go to 4.
NOTE: The seal lip (2) must always uniformly curl inward toward the engine on the crankshaft (1).
CAUTION: If for any reason the installation sleeve is missing or dislodged from rear crankshaft oil seal prior to installation, the following
