Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 1119

9 - 192 ENGINE 2.7L DOHC
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new seal using Special Tools 6780-2
Sleeve, 6780-1 Installer, and 8179 Stud (Fig. 62).
(2) Install crankshaft vibration damper. (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
INSTALLATION)
Fig. 62 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal - Installation
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6780–2
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8179
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 6780–1
4 - SEAL
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL -
REAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transaxle from vehicle. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 42LE
- REMOVAL)
(2) Remove drive plate.
(3) Insert a 3/16" wide flat bladed screwdriver
between the dust lip and the metal case of the crank-
shaft seal. Angle the screwdriver (Fig. 63) through
the dust lip against the metal case of the seal. Pry
out seal.
CAUTION: Do not allow the screwdriver blade to
contact the crankshaft seal surface. Contact of the
screwdriver blade against crankshaft edge (cham-
fer) is permitted.
Fig. 63 Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal - Typical
1 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL
2 - ENGINE BLOCK
3 - ENGINE BLOCK
4 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL METAL CASE
5 - PRY IN THIS DIRECTION
6 - CRANKSHAFT
7 - SCREWDRIVER
8 - REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL DUST LIP
9 - SCREWDRIVER
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If a burr or scratch is present on the
crankshaft edge (chamfer), clean surface using 400
grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during
installation.
(1) Place Special Tool 6926-1 Guide on crankshaft
(Fig. 64). This is a pilot tool with a magnetic base.
(2) Position seal over pilot tool. Assure that lip of
seal is facing towards the crankshaft during installa-
tion. The pilot tool remains on crankshaft during seal
installation.
JR