Need to get at the crankshaft seal, usually by removing the crankshaft pulley and using a seal remover to take out the old seal, then put a new seal in.
Here are some instructions on how to do the 'rear' seal:
Rear Main Seal
Removal & Installation
2.4L, 3.3L & 3.8L Engines
To Remove:
- Remove the transaxle and flexplate.
CAUTION
Make sure not to damage the crankshaft sealing surface when removing the oil seal.
- Insert a flat-bladed pry tool or equivalent through the dust lip at an angle.
- Carefully pry the oil seal out of the engine. Pry against the chamfered edge of the crankshaft, do not damage the sealing surface of the crankshaft or an oil leak may occur.
To Install:
CAUTION Smooth any burr or rough edge on the crankshaft with 400 grit sandpaper to prevent seal damage during installation.
NOTE: When installing seal, no lube on seal is needed.
- Place special tool 6926-1 seal guide or equivalent on crankshaft.
- Place the seal on the guide. Make sure the seal lip is facing the crankshaft and the guide tool remains on the crankshaft.
Rear crankshaft seal installation (2.4L engine shown, 3.3L & 3.8L engines similar)
CAUTION
Do not drive the seal into the block past flush. An oil leak may occur.
- Drive the seal into the block using a seal driver or special tool 6926-2 and handle C-4171 until the tool bottoms out against the block and the seal is flush.
- Install the flexplate and transaxle.
3.0L Engine
To Remove:
- Remove the transaxle and flexplate.
CAUTION
Make sure not to damage the crankshaft sealing surface when removing the oil seal.
- Remove the oil seal with housing from the rear of the engine block.
- Remove the oil seal from the housing.
To Install:
- Clean the sealing surfaces on the seal housing and engine block.
- Use a commercial seal installer to install the seal in the seal housing.
- Apply a light film of motor oil to the seal lip.
- Apply silicone sealant to the oil seal housing sealing surface and install the housing with seal on the engine block. Tighten all bolts to 104 in. lbs. (12 Nm).
- Install the flexplate and transmission.
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