- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the transaxle and transfer case, if equipped, from the vehicle.
- If equipped with automatic transaxle, remove the flywheel/ring gear assembly
from the crankshaft.
- If equipped with manual transaxle, remove the rear engine plate and the
bellhousing cover.
- If the crankshaft rear oil seal case is leaking, remove it. Otherwise, just
remove the oil seal. Some engines have a separator that should also be removed.
To install:
- Lubricate the inner diameter of the new seal with clean engine oil.
- Install the oil seal in the crankshaft rear oil seal case using tool MD998376
or equivalent. Press the seal all the way in without tilting it. Force the
oil separator into the oil seal case so the oil hole in the separator is downward.
- Install the seal case to the crankshaft with a new gasket, if removed.
- Install the flywheel or drive plate, transfer and transaxle.
- Connect the negative battery cable and check for leaks.
- Fill the crankcase with clean oil to the proper level. Start the engine
and check for leaks.