Corolla L4-1.8L (2ZZ-GE) (2005)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL (2ZZ-GE)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE CLUTCH DISC ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE FLYWHEEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Fix the crankshaft with SST, then remove the 8 bolts and flywheel.
SST 09213-70011 (09213-70020), 09330-00021
5. REMOVE ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
a. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
b. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.
NOTICE: After removing, check if the crankshaft is not damaged.
If damaged, smooth the surface with a 400-grit sandpaper.
6. INSTALL ENGINE REAR OIL SEAL
a. Apply multi-purpose grease to a new oil seal lip.
NOTICE: Keep the lip free of foreign materials.
b. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
NOTICE: Wipe any extra grease off the crankshaft.