Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission.
2. Remove flex plate.
Fig. 56 Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal
3. Insert a 3/16 flat bladed screwdriver between the dust lip and the metal case of the crankshaft seal. Angle the screwdriver (Fig. 56)through the dust
lip against metal case of the seal. Pry out seal.
CAUTION: Do not permit the screwdriver blade to contact crankshaft seal surface. Contact of the screwdriver blade against crankshaft edge
(chamfer) is permitted.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), cleanup with 400 grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during installation
of new seal.
NOTE: When installing seal, no lube on seal is needed.
