How to Properly Remove and Service a Crankshaft Seal on Dodge Nitro?

If you are carrying out maintenance in the vehicle, first remove the transmission, then take out the flexplate. It should be understood that a crankshaft oil seal can only be used once. The Special Tool 8506 should be installed to the base of the oil seal and tighten it further until it will not rotate any further. If the tool does not get installed as described, it can pull clear of the seal and not remove the part. In the end, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal using Special Tool 8506.

How to Install a Crankshaft Seal for Optimal Performance on Dodge Nitro?

Apply engine oil on the crankshaft flange before setting the crankshaft main bearing seal. After that, place the magnetic seal guide 8349-2 at the rear of the crankshaft and then fix the crankshaft rear oil seal 1 onto its guide 2. With your Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer 8349 and Driver Handle C-4171, gently tap the seal 1 into the cylinder block crankshaft bore until the installer seats against it. After that, attach the flexplate and then place the transmission into position.

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Dodge Nitro Oil Seal, Front Part Number: 4792317AB
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- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Front; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal; Crankshaft Seal; Front Crank Seal; Timing Cover Assy; Front Main Crankshaft Seal.
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4792317, 4273275
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro | Detonator, Heat, R/T, SXT, Shock | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Dodge Nitro Oil Seal, Front Part Number: 53021313AA
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- 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro | Heat, SE, SLT, SXT | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Dodge Nitro Rear Main Seal Part Number: 53020788AB
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- 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro | Heat, SE, SLT, SXT | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Dodge Nitro Rear Main Seal Part Number: 4663870AC
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- Other Name: Retainer - Crankshaft Rear Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal; Crankshaft Seal; Rear Main Seal Retainer; Retainer And Seal Crankshaft Rear Oil
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 4663870AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro | Detonator, Heat, R/T, SXT, Shock | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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The Crankshaft Seal in Dodge Nitro vehicles is one of the components situated at the front side of the engine, which is the main aim of sealing to prevent oil leakage in crankcase. It is usually made from metal and rubber in spherical form This round seal is very vital in supplying the engine with the necessary lubrication hence minimizing friction and the subsequent wear on the engine. Sometimes, even the crankshaft seal may wear out, this is mostly visible in high mileage engines and may cause leakage of oils in the Dodge Nitro. These are symptoms that need to be recognised when it comes to replacement precisely in order that the engine runs effectively. Crankshaft Seal may differ from model to model, and therefore, any differences in the construction may affect the reliability of the part in various Dodge Nitro models.

Dodge Nitro Crankshaft Seal Parts and Q&A

Rear Main Seal
53020788AB
Q: How to Properly Remove and Service a Crankshaft Seal on Dodge Nitro?
A:
If you are carrying out maintenance in the vehicle, first remove the transmission, then take out the flexplate. It should be understood that a Crankshaft oil seal can only be used once. The Special Tool 8506 should be installed to the base of the oil seal and tighten it further until it will not rotate any further. If the tool does not get installed as described, it can pull clear of the seal and not remove the part. In the end, remove the crankshaft rear oil seal using Special Tool 8506.
Oil Seal, Front
4792317AB
Q: How to Install a Crankshaft Seal for Optimal Performance on Dodge Nitro?
A:
Apply engine oil on the crankshaft flange before setting the crankshaft main bearing seal. After that, place the magnetic seal guide 8349-2 at the rear of the crankshaft and then fix the crankshaft rear oil seal 1 onto its guide 2. With your Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer 8349 and Driver Handle C-4171, gently tap the seal 1 into the cylinder block crankshaft bore until the installer seats against it. After that, attach the flexplate and then place the transmission into position.