GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.6L 🢒 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 29184 Oil Seal Installer
    • J 45000 Seal Remover

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1210996 Size: SH
  1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  2. UseJ 45000 in order to remove the crankshaft oil seal.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1210996 Size: SH

    Important: Do not lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or the crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces.

  1. Use the J 29184 or equivalent to install the crankshaft front oil seal.
  2. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .