Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1020

i J L (DIESEL) ENGINE
(2) Assemble the rear seal housing and gasket to
the cylinder block with the bolts.
(3) Align the seal housing to the crankshaft with
the alignment tool provided in the seal kit (Fig. 14).
Make sure the seal housing is level with both sides of
the block oil pan rail Tighten the bolts to 9 N-m (7
ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Remove the alignment tool and trim the gasket
even with the oil pan mounting surface (Fig. 14).
ALIGNMENT
TOOL
ALIGNMENT AND \
INSTALLATION TOOL
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Fig. 14 Crankshaft Rear Seal Housing Alignment
Tool
(5) The rubber O.D. rear crankshaft seals are lu­
bricated with soapy water. Seals without rubber O.D.
use Loctite 277, or equivalent.
(6) Install the seal pilot (provided with the replace­
ment kit) onto the crankshaft. Push the seal onto the
crankshaft (Fig. 15).
(7) Remove the seal pilot.
SEAL PILOT
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Fig. 15 Crankshaft Rear Seal Pilot
(8) Use alignment and installation tool packaged
in the seal kit (Fig. 16). Alternately, drive the seal at
the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions to prevent bending
the seal carrier during installation.
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Fig. 16 Crankshaft Rear Seal Alignment/Installation
Tool
CRANKSHAFT REAR SEAL
iEiiWAL
(1) Remove the transmission (refer to Group 21,
Transmission for the proper procedure).
(2) Remove the clutch cover.
(3) Remove the clutch plate.
(4) Remove the flywheel.
(5) Drill holes 180° apart into the seal. Be careful
not to get the drill against the crankshaft.
(6) Install #10 sheet metal screws in the drilled
holes and remove the rear seal with a slide hammer
(Fig. 17).
NO. 10"
S C R £ W 3 i J \ \ ~ ~ -
REAR
SEAL
CRANKSHAFT
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Fig. 17 Crankshaft Rear Seal Removal
INSTALLATION
CAUTION; The seal lip and the sealing surface on
the crankshaft must be free from all oil residue to
prevent seal leaks.
The crankshaft and seal must be dry when the seal
is installed.