Rear main crankshaft seal

[Peterla]

I have just changed my clutch rear crankshaft seal and gearbox seals.

All looked great until I noticed the rear main seal was leaking.

Have removed the gearbox and tranfer case again only to find the rear main seal

had a floor running 90 degrees across it. Not sure if i did it or it was there from the supplier.Alot of time wasted!!!!

I fitted it flat to the base as I did not have the 18G.134-11 tool.

Is this ok to do? Should I be aware of anything when doing this seal?

A bit frustrated as it took me quite a while to do this work then only to have to start it again.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Peter

[Les Henson]

I've never heard the term 'floor running 90 degrees across it', so I don't understand what that means. It's very easy to accidentally damage or reverse the lip of the seal when you fit it. Plenty of grease on the crank seal land and on the lip of the seal too. Did you use a genuine seal or an after market one? Considering how difficult this job is - it's worth paying the extra for a genuine item.

Les.

[Peterla]

Thanks Les

I mean it is like a scratch across the seal.

I did not apply any gease to my seal or shaft when I installed it.

Thanks for the advice. Is it ok to press the seal to the stop?

This I think ensures it is parrallel with the crank.

Pete

[Les Henson]

Yes, press the seal fully home - it should be around 1.5mm inside the housing if it's fitted properly.

Les.