CAUTION: The rear seal must be installed dry for proper operation. Do not lubricate the seal lip or outer edge.
1. Position the plastic seal guide (2) onto the crankshaft rear face. Then position the crankshaft rear oil seal (3) onto the guide.
2. Using Special Tools 8349 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer (l) and C-4171 Driver Handle, with a hammer, tap the seal (3) into place. Continue to tap on the driver handle until the seal installer seats against the cylinder block crankshaft bore.
3. Install the flex plate. (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/FLEX PLATE – INSTALLATION).
4. Install the transmission.
