1. Position the flex plate or flywheel onto the crank-shaft and install the bolts hand tight. 2. For automatic transmissions: Tighten the flex plate retaining bolts to 95 N·m (70 ft. Ibs.). 3. Install the transmission.
1. Remove the transmission. 2. Remove the bolts and flex plate (1).
1. Thoroughly clean all gasket residue from the engine block. 2. Use extreme care and clean all gasket residue from the retainer. 3. Position the gasket onto the retainer. 4. Position the retainer onto the engine block. 5. Install the retainer mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (132 in. Ibs.) using the procedure… Read More »
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery. 2. Remove the transmission. 3. Remove the flex plate (Refer to 9 e ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/FLEX PLATE – REMOVAL). 4. Remove the oil pan (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN – REMOVAL). 5. Remove the rear oil seal retainer mounting bolts. 6. Carefully remove the retainer from the engine block.… Read More »
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… Read More »
NOTE: This procedure can be performed in vehicle. 1. If being performed in vehicle, remove the transmission. 2. Remove the flex plate (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/FLEX PLATE· REMOVAL). NOTE: The crankshaft 011 seal CAN NOT be reused after removal. NOTE: The crankshaft rear oil seal remover Special Tool 8506 must be installed deeply… Read More »
REAR SEAL AREA LEAKS Since it is sometimes difficult to determine the source of an oil leak in the rear seal area of the engine, a more involved inspection is necessary. The following steps should be followed to help pinpoint the source of the leak. If the leakage occurs at the crankshaft rear oil seal… Read More »
1. Using Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer 9072 (2) and Damper Installer 8S12A (1), install crankshaft front seal. CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crankshaft or Damper, thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing Damper. 2. Install vibration damper (Refer to 9 – ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCKIVIBRATION DAMPER – INSTALLATION). 3. Install… Read More »
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery. 2. Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 – COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS REMOVAL). 3. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 – COOLING – STANDARD PROCEDURE). 4. Remove upper radiator hose. 5. Remove radiator shroud attaching fasteners. 6. Remove radiator cooling fan and shroud (Refer to 7. COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN REMOVAL).… Read More »
Wipe the inserts clean and inspect for abnormal wear patterns and for metal or other foreign material imbedded in the lining. Normal main bearing insert wear patterns are illustrated. NOTE: If any of the crankshaft journals are scored, the crankshaft must be repaired or replaced. Inspect the back of the inserts for fractures, scrapings or… Read More »