Malibu Classic L4-2.2L (2008)
Crankshaft Seal Retainer: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
Tools Required
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J 38122-A Crankshaft Balancer Holder
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J 42067 Rear Main Seal Installer
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J 45059 Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the automatic transmission.
2. Install the J 38122-A to the crankshaft balancer in order to keep the flexplate from rotating when removing the flexplate bolts.
3. Have an assistant hold the J 38122-A with a breaker bar.
Important: It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full socket engagement on
the thin headed flexplate bolts.
4. Remove the flexplate bolts. If reusing the old flexplate discard the flexplate bolts, NEW bolts will need to be installed.
Important: It is not necessary to orientate the flexplate to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.
5. Remove the flexplate.
