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3-172.3. CRANKSHAFT SEALS - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Continued).
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
INSTALLATION (CONT)
7. Rear
a.
Spacer
Install in spacer
oil
(15)
against the shoulder
seal
in the flywheel housing oil seal bore.
b.
Oil
1.
Coat the lip of the
seal
oil seal lightly with
(14)
engine oil (single lip seal) or vegetable
shortening (double-lip seal). Do not scratch
or nick the sealing edge of the oil seal.
2. Drive the seal into the housing with
installer J9727 and handle until it is seated
against the seal spacer (if used) housing Bore.
The installer prevents damage to the seal by
exerting force only on the outer edge of the
seal casing. If it is necessary to install the oil
seal with the flywheel housing on the engine,
place oil seal expander against end of
crankshaft. Then, with the lip of the seal
pointed toward the engine, slide the seal over
the tool and onto the crankshaft. Remove the
seal expander and drive the seal in place with
installer J9727 and handle.
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