Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Rear Oil Seal

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
5steps
~40min
3/5difficulty
2special tools
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Rear oil seal


Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the automatic transmission.

    (Refer to Automatic Transmission System - Automatic Transmission)

  2. Remove the drive plate.

    (Refer to Cylinder Block - Drive Plate)

  3. Remove the rear oil seal (A).

  4. Install a new rear oil seal.

    1. Apply engine oil to the lip of the new oil seal.

    2. Using the SST (09231-H1100, 09214-2E000) and a hammer, drive the oil seal (A) until the SST surface is flush with the rear end face of the cylinder block.

  5. Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.

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