Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Insert a 3/16 flat bladed pry tool between the dust lip and the metal case of the crankshaft seal. Angle the pry tool 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.
1. Place Special Seal Pilot Tool C-4681, or equivalent on crankshaft.
2. Lightly coat seal O.D. with Loctite Stud N' Bearing Mount or equivalent.
3. Place seal over Special Seal Pilot Tool C-4, or equivalent and tap in place with a plastic hammer.
REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL RETAINER
When retainer removal is required, remove retainer and clean engine block and retainer of old gasket. Make sure surfaces are clean and free of oil.
Install new gasket and tighten screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
