3. If the new seal is not pre-coated, ap-
housing on the engine. If the re-
ply a non-hardening sealant to the pe-
tainer is left out oil leakage will
riphery o f t h e m e t a l
casing.
result.
Then
position the seal with the lip pointed to-
ward the inner face (or shoulder in the
counterbore) of the housing.
CRANKSHAFT CAP
4. Coat the lip of the oil seal lightly with
engine oil.
Do not scratch or nick the
A one piece crankshaft cap
s e a l i n g edge of the oil seal.
(Figure 11B-85 on page 11B-56) is in-
stalled on the front end of the crank-
5. Drive the seal into the housing with
shaft on engines which are not equipped
installer J 9727 and handle J 3154-1 (see
with a crankshaft pulley.
The crank-
shaft cap serves to securely fasten the
the
seal
spacer
(if
used)
or
on
the
vibration damper assembly to the crank-
shoulder in the housing bore.
The in-
shaft.
The
cap
is a t t a c h e d t o t h e
staller prevents damage to the seal by
crankshaft by a special bolt and washer.
exerting force only on the outer edge of
t h e seal casing.
Tighten the crankshaft cap retaining bolt
as follows:
If it is necessary to install the oil seal
with the flywheel housing on the engine,
place oil seal expander J 22425 (standard
size seal) or expander J 4195-01 with
handle J8092 (oversize seal) against the
end of the crankshaft.
Then, with the
l i p of the seal pointed toward the engine,
slide the seal over the tool and on the
crankshaft.
Remove the seal expander
and drive the seal in place with installer
J 9727 and handle J 3154-1.
6. Remove any excess sealant from the
f l y w h e e l housing and the seal.
7. Install the flywheel housing.
NOTE
If the oil seal is of the type which
incorporates a b r a s s r e t a i n e r i n
the inner diameter of the seal, be
sure the retainer is in place on the
seal before installing the flywheel
i n Flywheel Housing
Engine (Less Major Assemblies)