GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Chevy Suburban - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Cleaning and Inspection

    Object Number: 1552461 Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Do not use the crankshaft rear oil seal again. Install a NEW crankshaft oil seal during assembly.
       • Do not use the rear housing-to-engine block gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.

  1. Remove the crankshaft oil seal (141) from the rear housing.
  2. Clean the housing in solvent. Remove the sealant from the housing oil pan surface. Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets.

    3. Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

  3. Dry the housing with compressed air.
  4. Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging.
  5. Inspect the housing-to-oil pan threaded bolt holes for damaged threads or debris.
  6. Inspect the crankshaft oil seal mounting bore for damage.