Rear Crankshaft Seal - Service Procedure
NO: 09-06-95GROUP: Engine
DATE: Apr. 14, 1995
SUBJECT:
Rear Crankshaft Seal Service Procedure
MODELS:
1995 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon
1995 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus
1995 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L SOHC/DOHC NON TURBO OR A 2.4L ENGINE.
DISCUSSION:
The following information is being provided as an interim repair procedure to service the crankshaft oil seal. A revised procedure including new special tools will be available with the 1996 new model launch. At that time, the affected 1995 Service Manuals will be revised to include the new procedure
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves a procedure to remove and install the rear crankshaft oil seal.
Figure 1. Rear Seal Removal:
1. Pry out the rear seal with a screwdriver. Be careful not to nick or damage the crankshaft flange seal surface or retainer bore (Figure 1).
2. Crankshaft seal lip surface must be free of varnish, dirt or nicks. Polish with 400 grit paper if necessary.
Figure 2. Rear Seal Installation With Special Tool:
3. Place Special Tool C-4681 on the crankshaft (Figure 2).
NOTE:
A NEW REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL IS NOT SUPPLIED WITH A SELF CONTAINED INSTALLATION SLEEVE AS NOTED IN EARLIER PROCEDURES.
4. Place seal over Special Tool C4681 such that the writing "THIS SIDE OUT" is visible on the seal. Lightly tap the new seal into place with a plastic hammer until the seal is just flush with the machined cylinder block surface.
NOTE:
IF THE SEAL IS INSTALLED UNDER FLUSH TO THE CYLINDER BLOCK THE SEAL LIP MAY FALL BEHIND THE CRANKSHAFT SEAL SURFACE RESULTING IN AN OIL LEAK.
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