• | J 41476 Front and Rear Cover Alignment Tool |
• | J 41480 Front and Rear Cover Alignment |
Important:
• Do not use the crankshaft rear oil seal or the engine rear housing gasket again. • Do not apply any type of sealant to the rear housing gasket, unless specified. • The special tools in this procedure are used to properly align the engine rear housing at the oil pan surface and to center the crankshaft rear oil seal. • The crankshaft rear oil seal will be installed after the rear housing has been installed and aligned. Install the rear housing without the crankshaft oil seal. - The crankshaft rear oil seal MUST be centered in relation to the crankshaft. - The oil pan sealing surface at the rear housing and engine block MUST be aligned within specifications. - An improperly aligned rear housing may cause premature rear oil seal wear and/or engine assembly oil leaks.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Start the J 41480 tool-to-rear housing bolts. Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
Tighten
Tighten the tool-to-engine block bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
Important: To properly align the rear housing, the J 41476 must be installed onto the rear of the crankshaft with the tool mounting bolts parallel to the oil pan surface.
Important: The tapered legs of the alignment tool must enter the rear housing oil seal bore.
Tighten
8.1. | Place a straight edge onto the engine block and rear housing oil pan sealing surfaces. |
Avoid contact with the portion of the gasket that protrudes into the oil pan surface.
8.2. | Insert a feeler gage between the rear housing and the straight edge. The housing must be flush with the oil pan or no more than 0.5 mm (0.02 in) below flush. |