SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
5.0l / 305 cid / 5.7l / 350 cid ENGINES
Rear Main Oil Seal Retainer
The rear main oil seal retainer can only be replaced with the oil pan removed.
Removal
1.
2.
3.
Remove oil pan.
Remove oil seal retainer fasteners.
Remove oil seal retainer.
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a - Fasteners
b - Oil Seal Retainer
4.
Remove old gasket.
Cleaning and Inspection
1.
2.
3.
Clean gasket material from mating surfaces.
Inspect oil seal retainer for cracks or scored surface.
Inspect oil seal for worn, dry or torn rubber. Replace if necessary (refer to “Rear Main
Oil Seal” as outlined).
4.
Inspect alignment pin for damage. Replace if necessary.
Installation
IMPORTANT: Always use a new crankshaft rear main oil seal and new oil seal retainer
gasket when installing the crankshaft rear main oil seal retainer.
1.
Install new oil seal retainer gasket.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow oil or other lubricants to contact the seal surface of the rear
main oil seal.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Install the crankshaft rear oil seal retainer on to the studs.
Install retainer nuts and bolts. Torque to 106 lb-in. (12 Nm).
If not already installed, install the Rear Main Oil Seal as outlined.
Install oil pan as outlined.
NOTE: A one-piece oil pan gasket may be re-used if it is still pliable and is not cracked, torn
or otherwise damaged.
Index
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OCTOBER 1999
Page 3A-59
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| Tags | Mercury MerCruiser 305 CID, Mercury MerCruiser 350 CID |
| Model Year | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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