Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement (5.3L Engine W/RPO HP2)

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2)

Tools Required
^ J41479 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer
^ J41479-2A Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation Guide

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the torque converter locator bushing.
2. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal (1) from the rear cover.

Installation Procedure

Important:
^ The flywheel spacer, if applicable, must be removed prior to oil seal installation.
^ Do not lubricate the oil seal inside diameter (ID) or the crankshaft surface.
^ Do not reuse the crankshaft rear oil seal.





1. Lubricate the Outside Diameter (OD) 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 the J41479-2A 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 J41479-2A tapered cone (2) and push the seal to the rear cover bore.
6. Thread the J41479 threaded rod into the J41479-2A tapered cone (2) until the tool (1) contacts the oil seal.
7. Align the oil seal to the J41479 (1).
8. Rotate the handle of the J41479 (1) clockwise until the seal enters the rear cover and bottoms into the cover bore.
9. Remove the J41479 and J41479-2A.
10. Install the torque converter locator bushing.