How to Service and Repair a Crankshaft Seal on 2001 Dodge Dakota?

First, remove the flywheel or converter drive plate and then toss out the old bolts used to hold them. Gently break the seal that holds the crankshaft flange, so you do not scratch or nick the crankshaft. After that, clean the surface on the crankshaft where the seal sits and put a coat of oil on the lip of the new rear main bearing seal. Guide the seal into its correct spot and use the rear main Seal Installer Tool 6271A to get it flush with the cylinder block so the felt lip is within the flywheel's mounting area to prevent tearing. Finally, install the flywheel or converter drive plate by using new bolts and tighten them to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) torque, then turn them an extra 60°.

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2001 Dodge Dakota Rear Main Seal Part Number: 33004143
$17.20 MSRP: $39.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal - Rear Main Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Seal Rear Main Crankshaft; Seal, Crankshaft Rear; Seal
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.9 x 4.0 x 0.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 33004143
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, Sport, WS | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Crankshaft Seal, Front Part Number: 33004681
$21.74 MSRP: $31.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal - Front Main Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Front; Timing Cover Seal; also services Crankshaft Front Oil Seal.
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.6 x 2.6 x 2.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 33004681
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, Sport, WS | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Oil Seal, Front Part Number: 53021313AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Front; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal; Crankshaft Seal; Front Crank Seal; Timing Cover Oil Seal; Engine Crankshaft Seal.
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.6 x 3.2 x 3.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53021313AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Rear Main Seal Part Number: 53020788AB
$32.91 MSRP: $48.75
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Crankshaft Seal; Seal Crankshaft Bearing Oil; Seal Crankshaft Oil Rear; Engine Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 68045792AA
- Item Weight: 0.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 1.0 x 5.1 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53020788AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Rear Main Seal Part Number: 4778228
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal Package - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Oil Seal Package, Crankshaft; Seal Package Crankshaft; Oil Seal, Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal; Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.4 x 3.5 x 6.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4778228
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, LE, S, SE, SLT, SXT, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Rear Main Seal Part Number: 4798216AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal Package - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Seal Package Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal; Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 4798216AB
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 0.8 x 2.0 x 3.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4798216AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- R/T, SLT, Sport | 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2001 Dodge Dakota Crankshaft Seal Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Crankshaft Seal on 2001 Dodge Dakota?
A: First, remove the flywheel or converter drive plate and then toss out the old bolts used to hold them. Gently break the seal that holds the crankshaft flange, so you do not scratch or nick the crankshaft. After that, clean the surface on the crankshaft where the seal sits and put a coat of oil on the lip of the new rear main bearing seal. Guide the seal into its correct spot and use the rear main Seal Installer Tool 6271A to get it flush with the cylinder block so the felt lip is within the flywheel's mounting area to prevent tearing. Finally, install the flywheel or converter drive plate by using new bolts and tighten them to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) torque, then turn them an extra 60°.