Genuine 2000 Chrysler Cirrus Crankshaft Seal

2000 Chrysler Cirrus Crankshaft Seal Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to renew the crankshaft seal in a V6 engine on 2000 Chrysler Cirrus?

  A: The crankshaft rear Crankshaft Seal is pressed into a retainer and bolted to the rear of the engine block. To renew the seal, it can be done without removing the oil pan or seal retainer, though this method is not recommended due to the stiffness of the seal lip, which may lead to improper installation or damage. If attempting this, carefully pry out the old seal with a flat blade screwdriver, ensuring not to damage the crankshaft sealing surface. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the crankshaft seal journal and the lip of the new seal, then tap the new seal into place using a hammer and socket, taking care to work the stiff lip onto the seal journal without forcing it. A more recommended method involves removing the oil pan. Begin by removing the mounting bolts from the crankshaft rear seal retainer and separating it from the engine block. Use a hammer and drift to drive the old seal out of the retainer and discard it. Clean all gasket sealing surfaces thoroughly, removing old gasket material with a scraper and using gasket removal solvents if necessary. Inspect the oil pan sealing surface for distortion and address as needed. Clean and inspect the seal bore and sealing surface on the crankshaft, using fine emery cloth for minor imperfections. If a groove is present on the crankshaft sealing surface, a new seal may not stop the leak. Install the new seal into the retainer using a socket or block of wood and a hammer until it is flush with the retainer. Apply a 1/8 inch bead of RTV sealant to the retainer gasket sealing surface, then lubricate the lip of the new seal and the crankshaft sealing surface with clean engine oil. Position the seal retainer on the engine block and install the mounting bolts, carefully working the seal lip onto the crankshaft journal as before, and tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Finally, install the oil pan, and complete the remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal.