Engine Rear Cover: Installation

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Apply a bead of sealant at the back seam of the upper and lower crankcase.

Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Sealant
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NOTE: Early build shown, late build similar.

Fig 2: Applying Bead Of Sealant

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Apply a bead of sealant at the oil pump cover joint.
Install the rear engine cover.
- Install the press in place gasket.
- Install the rear engine cover.
- Install the bolts.
Fig 3: Installing Rear Engine Cover With Torque Specifications
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Position back or install the turbocharger heat shield and bolts.

Fig 4: Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolts With Torque Specification
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If equipped with a heat shield bracket, install the heat shield bracket and bolts.

Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Heat Shield Bracket
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If equipped with a heat shield bracket, connect the wiring retainer to the back of the heat shield bracket.

Fig 6: Locating Wiring Retainer At Back Of Heat Shield Bracket
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If equipped with a heat shield bracket, position back the ground wire and install the retaining nuts.

Fig 7: Identifying Ground Wire Retaining Nuts
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NOTE: The crankshaft rear oil seal and wear sleeve are installed as an assembly.

NOTE: Lubricate the outer diameter of the rubber seal with a solution of dish soap and water (approximately 50/50) prior to assembly.
Do not use any other type of lubricant.

NOTE: Apply a bead of Threadlock 262 around the circumference of the outer rear edge of the secondary crankshaft flange.

NOTE: The rear main seal and wear sleeve are correctly seated when the crankshaft begins to rotate.

Fig 8: Installing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Using Special Tool

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Using the special tool, install the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Install the front flywheel adapter.

Fig 9: Identifying Flywheel Front Adapter
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Install the flexplate.
- Install the new bolts.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Tighten to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
Fig 10: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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Install the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - TORQSHIFT .
Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - DIESEL ENGINE .