Colorado 2WD L4-2.8L VIN 8 (2004)
Rear Engine Plate: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 8092 Driver Handle
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J 44215 Rear Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the flywheel.
2. Remove the 2 bolts securing the oil pan to the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
3. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.
4. Install 2 bolts into the threaded holes to act as jack screws and tighten evenly to release the crankshaft rear oil seal housing from the engine block
and oil pan.
5. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
6. Remove the 2 bolts from the jack screw holes.
Important: Do not damage the seal bore.
7. Using a hammer and a punch, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing. Discard the seal.
8. Clean and inspect the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
9. Clean and inspect the engine block and oil pan sealing surface.
Installation Procedure
Important: The crankshaft rear oil seal housing must be installed within 10 minutes from when the sealer was applied.