SEAL- REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL
REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle
2. Remove flex plate bolts and discard.
3. Remove flex plate (1).
4. Insert a 3/16 flat bladed screwdriver (7) between the dust lip (8) and the metal case (4) of the crankshaft seal (1). Angle the screwdriver through the dust lip against metal case of the seal. Pry out seal.
CAUTION: Do not permit the screwdriver blade to contact crankshaft seal surface. Contact of the screwdriver blade against crankshaft edge (chamfer) is permitted.
5. Check to make sure the seals garter spring is not on the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If a burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), cleanup with 400 grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during installation of new seal.
NOTE: When installing seal, no lube on seal is needed.
1. Place Seal Guide 9509 (3) on crankshaft.
2. Position seal (2) over guide tool. Guide tool should remain on crankshaft during installation of seal. Ensure that the lip of the seal is facing towards the crankcase during installation.
3. Drive the seal into the block using Seal Driver 9706 (1) and Driver Handle C-4171 (4) until Seal Driver 9706 bottoms out against the block.
4. Install flex plate (1).
5. Install washer (2).
6. Install new flex plate bolts (3) and tighten to 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.).
7. Install transaxle. Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE - INSTALLATION for procedure.