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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LAY) 🢒 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacement

Special Tools

    • J-8614-A Pinion Flange Holder and Remover
    • J-22928-B Seal Installer

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the engine assembly with transaxle. Refer to Engine Replacement.
  2. Remove the transaxle assembly.
  3. Remove the clutch cover assembly and disc for the manual transaxle.

    4. Object Number: 234153 Size: SH
  4. Using the J-8614-A holder and remover , hold the crankshaft.

    5. Object Number: 201855 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 8 bolts (1-8) and the flywheel for manual transmissions.

    6. Object Number: 2016856 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 8 bolts (1-8), rear spacer, drive plate and front spacer for automatic transmissions.
  7. Using a knife, cut off the lip of the oil seal.

    8. Note: After removing, check the crankshaft for nicks or burrs. Smooth the surface with 400-grit sandpaper.

  8. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with tape, pry out the oil seal.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2016860 Size: SH

    Note: Keep the lip free from foreign matter.

  1. Apply MP grease to the lip of a new oil seal.

    2. Note: 

       • Wipe any extra grease off the crankshaft.
       • Do not tap the oil seal at an angle.

  2. Using the J-22928-B installer  (1) and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.

    3. Object Number: 234153 Size: SH
  3. Using the J-8614-A holder and remover , hold the crankshaft.

    4. Object Number: 2016861 Size: SH
  4. Clean the bolts and bolt holes.
  5. Apply adhesive Three Bond 1324 (1) or equivalent to 2 or 3 end threads of the new bolts.

    6. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2016862 Size: SH
  6. Using several steps, uniformly install and tighten the 8 bolts in the sequence and tighten to 49 N·m (36 lb ft) for manual transmissions.

    7. Object Number: 2016863 Size: SH
  7. Mark the front of the bolts with paint.
  8. Retighten the 8 bolts an additional 90 degrees in the same sequence.
  9. Check that the paint marks are now at a 90 degree angle to the front.
  10. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.

    11. Object Number: 2016865 Size: SH
  11. Install the front spacer, drive plate and rear spacer with the 8 bolts. Uniformly tighten the 8 bolts in the sequence shown to 88 N·m (65 lb ft) for automatic transmissions.
  12. Install the clutch disc assembly and clutch cover for the manual transaxle.
  13. Inspect and adjust the clutch cover assembly for the manual transaxle.
  14. Install the manual transaxle assembly for the manual transaxle.
  15. Install the automatic transaxle assembly for the automatic transaxle.
  16. Install the engine assembly with transaxle. Refer to Engine Replacement.