General Motors — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Retainer Installation (5.0L and 5.7L Engines)
Installation · Crankshaft rear oil seal retainer
From a General Motors service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Whenever the seal retainer is removed, a new retainer gasket and crankshaft rear oil seal must be installed.
Procedure
- Install new gasket to the block.
- Install seal retainer.
- Install screws and nuts; tighten to 15 N-m (11 lbs ft).
- Lubricate seal; install crankshaft rear oil seal with J 35621.
- Turn the handle until it bottoms; remove J 35621.
Tools required
- J 35621 Seal Installer Amazon
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Specs & values
- Screws and nuts: 15 N-m (11 lbs ft)
Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.