Sierra Classic 1500 2WD V8-5.3L Hybrid (2007)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)
Tools Required
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J 41479 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer
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J 41479-2A Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation Guide
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the torque converter locator bushing.
2. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal (141) from the rear cover.
Installation Procedure
Important:
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The flywheel spacer, if applicable, must be removed prior to oil seal installation.
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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. Install a NEW oil seal.
1. Important: Note the installation direction of the oil seal. The new design oil seal is a reverse lip type seal. For proper orientation, THIS SIDE
