5 L4-2.3L (2007)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [L3]
1. Remove the flywheel. (MTX)
2. Remove the drive plate. (ATX)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Oil Seal Installation Note
1. Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as shown in the figure.
Caution: Install the rear oil seal within 10 min of applying the silicone sealant.
Thickness 4.0 - 6.0 mm (0.16 - 0.23 inch)
2. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal lip.
3. Install the rear oil seal using the SST as shown in the figure.
