Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
Fig. 24 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement
1.
Remove transaxle assembly as described under TRANSMISSIONS CLUTCHES DIFFERENTIALS AXLES AND DRIVE
SHAFTS/MANUAL TRANSAXLE/COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURE/TRANSAXLE.
2.
On models with manual transaxle, remove clutch as described under TRANSMISSIONS CLUTCHES DIFFERENTIALS AXLES AND
DRIVE SHAFTS/MANUAL TRANSAXLE/COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURE/CLUTCH.
3.
Remove flywheel to crankshaft attaching bolts, then remove flywheel.
4.
Remove oil pan to crankshaft rear seal housing attaching bolts.
5.
Remove crankshaft rear seal housing to engine attaching screws, then remove housing and gasket, Fig. 24.
6.
Support crankshaft rear seal housing on two wooden blocks of equal thickness with crankshaft side facing upward, then drive seal out through
transaxle side of housing.
7.
Press replacement seal into housing using rear crankshaft seal installer No. J-36005.
8.
Reverse procedure to install. Lubricate seal lips with engine oil prior to installing housing. Torque crankshaft rear seal housing to specifications.