Dakota 2WD L4-153 2.5L VIN K FI (1989)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
1.
Remove transaxle assembly.
2.
Remove flywheel or flex plate from rear of crankshaft.
Removing Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal
3.
Pry out rear seal with a suitable tool. Use care not to nick or damage crankshaft flange seal surface or retainer bore.
4.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
Installing Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal
a. Use seal pilot tool C-4681 when installing seal.
b. Lightly coat seal outside dimension with Loctite Stud N' Bearing Mount or equivalent.