5.0l
/ 305 cid / 5.7l / 350 cid ENGINES
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
Cleaning and Inspection
1.
2.
Clean crankshaft seal running surface.
Clean the seal retainer bore.
Installation
1.
2.
Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the bore of the seal retainer.
Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the outer diameter of the seal.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface of the rear
oil main seal.
b
c
a
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a - Rear Main Oil Seal
b - Seal Lip Toward Inside of Engine
c - Rotation of Crankshaft as Viewed from Flywheel End Looking Forward
3.
Install seal using rear main seal installer as shown.
a
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a - Rear Main Seal Installer (J-26817-A)
NOTE: Tool J35621-A (not shown) may also be used to install the seal. This tool holds the
seal and attaches to the crankshaft. The seal is then pressed into the seal retainer by turning
the large wing nut on the tool.
Index
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercury MerCruiser Manuals |
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Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 305 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 350 CID |
Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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