Envoy 2WD V8-5.3L VIN M (2005)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 41479 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the engine flywheel.
2. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal (1) from the rear cover.
Installation Procedure
Important:
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Remove the flywheel spacer, if applicable, prior to oil seal installation.
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Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter or the crankshaft surface.
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Do not reuse the crankshaft rear oil seal.
1. Lubricate the outside diameter of the oil seal (1) with clean engine oil. DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface.
2. Lubricate the rear cover oil seal bore with clean engine oil. DO NOT allow oil or other lubricants to contact the crankshaft surface.
3. Install J 41479 tapered cone (2) and bolts onto the rear of the crankshaft.
4. Tighten the bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
5. Install the rear oil seal onto the tapered cone (2) and push the seal to the rear cover bore.