Tribute 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
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CRANKSHAFT REAR SEAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.5L
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting.
2. Remove the flexplate or flywheel. See - See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Flex Plate/Service and Repair or - See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Flywheel/Service and Repair.
3. Drain the engine oil.
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Install the drain plug and.
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Tighten to 28 Nm {2.8 kgf-m, 21 ft-lbf}.
4. Remove the 17 bolts and the oil pan.
CAUTION:If the oil pan is not removed damage to the rear oil seal retainer joint can occur.
5. Remove the 6 bolts and the crankshaft rear oil seal with retainer plate.
Installation
1. Using the special tool, position the crankshaft rear oil seal with retainer plate onto the crankshaft.