Front
Transmission Housing Oil Seal Replacement - FrontTools Required
^ J38801 Input Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the transmission.
2. Remove the 2 clutch actuator bolts.
3. Remove the clutch actuator from the input shaft.
4. Remove the 6 bolts from the front bearing retainer.
Carefully remove the front bearing retainer.
5. Remove the seal from the front bearing retainer by using a hammer and a punch.
6. Remove the old gasket material from the front bearing retainer.
Installation Procedure
Important: Inspect the bearing retainer for any nicks or cracks that may result in a leak. Replace as necessary.
1. Place the seal in the front bearing retainer.
2. Using the J38801 install the seal.
3. Apply RTV gasket material to the inboard side of the bearing retainer.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the front bearing retainer and the 6 bolts to the transmission.
Tighten the 6 bearing retainer bolts to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the clutch actuator and the bolts.
Tighten the clutch actuator bolts to 8 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
6. Install the transmission.