Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission.
2) Remove the flex plate.
3) Insert a 3/16 flat-bladed pry tool between the dust lip and the metal case of the crankshaft seal. Angle the pry tool (Fig. 105) through the dust lip
against metal case of the seal. Pry out seal.
CAUTION: Do not permit the pry tool blade to contact crankshaft seal surface. Contact of the pry tool blade against crankshaft edge (chamfer) is
permitted.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), cleanup with 400 grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during installation
of new seal.