Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
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CRANKSHAFT REAR SEAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting.
2. Remove the flywheel.
3. Remove the oil level indicator.
4. Remove the lower oil level indicator tube bolt.
5. Remove the upper oil level indicator tube bolt.
6. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
7. Remove and discard the oil level indicator tube O-ring seal.
8. 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.
9. 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.
