Contents: Removal ⤓ Installation ⤓
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation Details (All Models)
1 - Adapter plate; 2 - Landing plate; 3 - Back plate; 4 - Oil seal housing; 5 - Seal; 6 - Bearing cover mounting bolts; 7 - Bearing cover; 8 - Thrust bearing A; 9 - Thrust bearing; 10 - Lower main bearing shell; 11 - Crankshaft; 12 - Thrust bearing B; 13 - Thrust bearing A; 14 - Upper main bearing shell; 15 - Cylinder block
Removal
1. The installation details of the crankshaft rear oil seal are shown in the illustration.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
If your car stereo system is equipped with a security code, make sure you have the correct combination to activate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
3. Remove the transmission.
4. Remove the flywheel/drive plate assembly (see Section Removal and installation the flywheel/drive disc).
5. Remove the rear plate and transmission dome.
6. If there are leaks from the rear oil seal housing, remove the housing. If the housing is OK, simply pull the oil seal out of it.
Some engines are additionally equipped with a separator, which must also be removed.
Installation
1. Lubricate the inner lips of the new seal with clean engine oil.
2. Using a special device such as MD998376, press the oil seal into the casing until it stops - make sure that the oil seal is not twisted. If equipped, place the separator into the casing (with the oil hole facing down).
3. Apply sealant to the mating surface, replace the sealing gasket and install the oil seal housing onto the block.
4. Install the flywheel/drive plate assembly and transmission.
(The material was copied from the website: www.MitsubishiMan.ru)
5. Connect the negative cable to the battery. Start the engine and check for signs of developing leaks.
6. Check the engine oil level. If necessary, make the appropriate adjustments (see Chapter Settings and ongoing maintenance).