RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2002)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure can be performed in vehicle.
1. If being preformed in vehicle, remove the transmission.
2. Remove the flexplate (Refer to ENGINE / ENGINE BLOCK / FLEXPLATE REMOVAL).
NOTE: The crankshaft oil seal CANNOT be reused after removal.
NOTE: The crankshaft rear oil seal remover Special Tool 8506 must be installed deeply into the seal. Continue to tighten the removal tool into
the seal until the tool can not be turned farther. Failure to install tool correctly the first time will cause tool to pull free of seal without removing
seal from engine.
3. Using Special Tool 8506 (Fig. 42), remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
INSTALLATION