B3000 V6-3.0L (2007)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L
1. Remove the flywheel or flexplate.
Caution: Use care to avoid scratching or damaging the oil seal surface or leakage may occur.
2. Using a sharp tool, punch one hole into the crankshaft rear oil seal metal surface between the seal lip and the cylinder block.
3. Screw the threaded end of the special tool into the oil seal. Use the special tool (or equivalent) to remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Oil Seal Installation
1. Lubricate the outer lips and the inner seal on the crankshaft rear oil seal with clean engine oil.
2. Using the special tool (or equivalent), install the crankshaft rear oil seal. Alternate bolt tightening to correctly seat the crankshaft rear oil seal.
3. Install the flywheel or flexplate.
