Edge FWD V6-3.5L (2007)
7. Install the 2 M6 oil pan bolts (finger tight) into the 2 threaded holes in the crankshaft rear seal retainer.
1
Alternately tighten the 2 bolts one turn at a time until the crankshaft rear seal retainer-to-cylinder block seal is released.
2
Remove the crankshaft rear seal retainer.
8. CAUTION: Place clean, lint free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped
into the engine.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These
tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the gasket.
CAUTION: Observe all warnings or cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket
remover and the metal surface prep.
Clean sealing surfaces of the crankshaft rear seal retainer and cylinder block.
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Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material with a plastic scraper.
2
Apply silicone gasket remover, following package directions, and allow to set for several minutes.
3
Remove the silicone gasket remover with a plastic scraper. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces
of silicone or gasket material remain.
4
Apply metal surface prep, following package directions, to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond.
Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
Installation
Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate
