B5.9G, B5.9LPG – Troubleshooting and Repair Manual – 001-024   Crankshaft Seal, Rear

• Remove the transmission. Refer to OEM service manual.
• Remove the flywheel. Refer to Procedure 016-005.

1/8 Drill

Drill two holes 180 degrees apart into the seal carrier.

No. 10 Sheet Metal Screw, Slide Hammer Dent Puller

Remove the rear seal.

CAUTION  The seal lip and the sealing surface on the crankshaft must be free from all oil residue to reduce the possibility of seal leaks.

Clean and dry the rear crankshaft sealing surface.

Install the seal pilot, provided in the replacement kit, onto the crankshaft. Push the seal onto the pilot and crankshaft.

Remove the seal pilot.

NOTE: For installation, the lubricating oil seal requires a mild soap on the outside diameter of the seal case.

Wear Sleeve Installation Tool, Part No. 3824078

Use the alignment tool to install the seal to the correct depth in the housing. Use a hammer to drive the seal into the housing until the alignment tool stops against the housing.

Hit the tool at 12-, 3-, 6-, and 9-o’clock positions to drive the seal evenly and to prevent bending the seal carrier.

19 mm

Install the flywheel. Tighten the capscrews in sequence as shown in the illustration.

Refer to Procedure 016-005.

Install the clutch, transmission, and starter. Refer to OEM service manual.

Operate the engine, and check for leaks.