Bonneville V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1995)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Removal and Installation
TOOL REQUIRED
J 38196 Rear Main Oil Seal Installer.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the transaxle assembly. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
2. Remove the flexplate. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
3. Pry out the seal using a screwdriver.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil to both sides of the new seal. Slide the new seal over the mandrel until the back of the seal bottoms squarely against the collar of
the Rear Main Oil Seal Installer.
2. Install the seal using the following procedure:
a. Attach the Rear Main Oil Seal Installer to the crankshaft by hand, or tighten the attaching screws to 5 Nm (54 inch lbs.).
b. Turn the T handle of the Rear Main Oil Seal Installer so that the collar pushes the seal into the bore. Turn the handle until the collar is tight
against the case. This will ensure that the seal is seated properly.
c. Loosen the T handle of the Rear Main Oil Seal Installer until it comes to a stop.
d. Remove the attaching screws.
3. Install the flexplate. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
4. Install the transaxle. See Transmission and Drivetrain.
