How to Install a Crankshaft Seal on 2008 Dodge Dakota?

Before installing the crankshaft main bearing seal, cover the crankshaft flange with engine oil. After that, hold the Seal Installer 8349-2 to the crankshaft rear face and insert the crankshaft rear oil seal 1 into the guide. Place the seal in position with the Universal Drive Handle C-4171 and tap it until the Seal Installer 8349 is seated against the crankshaft bore. Place the flexplate after you install the seal and install the transmission.

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2008 Dodge Dakota Rear Main Seal Part Number: 53020788AB
$32.63 MSRP: $48.35
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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 2008 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, Sport, Sport Plus, ST, SXT, TRX, TRX4 | 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Dakota Oil Seal, Front Part Number: 53021313AA
$10.49 MSRP: $15.00
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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 2008 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

2008 Dodge Dakota Crankshaft Seal Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install a Crankshaft Seal on 2008 Dodge Dakota?
A: Before installing the crankshaft main bearing seal, cover the crankshaft flange with engine oil. After that, hold the Seal Installer 8349-2 to the crankshaft rear face and insert the crankshaft rear oil seal 1 into the guide. Place the seal in position with the Universal Drive Handle C-4171 and tap it until the Seal Installer 8349 is seated against the crankshaft bore. Place the flexplate after you install the seal and install the transmission.