:  Mar 2, 2005








. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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  : Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

. Remove the torque converter flexplate.

. Install the special tools.
  Install the 2 bolts.
  Tighten the 2 nuts to retain the special tool.




. Using the special tool, pierce the seal to create holes for the 6 self-tapping screws.



. Using the special tools, remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  Install the 6 self-tapping screws.
  Adjust the 2 nuts.
  Tighten the center bolt.




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  : Do not lubricate the components.

Partially install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  Make sure the components are clean and dry.
  Carefully remove the transit sleeve, leaving the seal on the crankshaft.

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  : Make sure the seal is installed parallel

Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  Tighten the special tool nuts evenly and progressively to fully install the seal.




. Install the torque converter flexplate.