Remove the old rear main seal bearing by inverting the plate on two
pieces of wood. Use a Tommy bar and hammer to tap the bearing through
the front of the plate. |
To install the new bearing (#208) place the plate face up on a piece of
wood. |
Remove the dust seals with a pick or similar too. I only remove the seal
facing the crank and leave the seal facing the flywheel on to act as
another barrier to leaks and contamination. |
Place the bearing square on the plate and using a 12, 6, 9 and 3 o'clock
pattern tap the bearing down on the outer race until seated. |
The bearing will be fully seated when the top of the bearing is below
the C-clip groove. |
Use the internal C-clip pliers to install the bearing keeper clip. |
Squeeze the pliers together... |
...and insert it into the groove in the plate and release. |
If needed, tap the clip into the groove. |
Now it's time to install the seal. Whether you use Butyl or VITON, the
seal is a standard one available aftermarket. Just ask for a 55X80X10. |
Set the seal on the plate square... |
...set a block of wood on top... |
...and give a few light taps around the seal. |
The seal should be mounted flush to the face of the plate. |
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