Sunfire L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1996)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Automatic Transaxle
Fig. 14 Crankshaft Rear Seal Removal
1. Remove transaxle from vehicle. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain / Automatic Transmission/Transaxle. See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair
2. Remove flywheel attaching bolts and flywheel.
3. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool in through the dust lip as shown in Fig. 14, pry out seal.
4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Lubricate seal bore to seal surface with engine oil.
b. Using seal installation tool No. J 34686 or equivalent, align dowel pin of tool with dowel pin hole in crankshaft and attach tool to crankshaft.
c. Torque tool attaching screws to 27-62 inch lbs., then tighten tool T handle to push seal into bore. Continue to tighten until tool is flush against
block.