Rear Crankshaft Seal; Rear Gear - Dodge D250 1990 Service Manual

Base Engine Components
DODGE Turbo Diesel
In-Chassis Diagnostic Procedures
Page 9E-7
Ring Gear
Occasional failure of a starter to engage can be caused by
damaged teeth on the ring gear. Service ring gears are
available for repairing flywheels.
If a ring gear is damaged on an automatic transmission drive
plate, the drive plate must be replaced.
Rear Crankshaft Seal
The rear crankshaft seal is mounted In a housing that bolts to
the rear of the block. Double-lipped Teflon seals are used. The
Sealing surface on the crankshaft must be clean, dry and
free of oil during installation of the seal.
Caution: if any oil gets on the crank surface or s e a l
during Installation, the seal will leak. • •