How to Replace a Crankshaft Seal to Ensure Leak-Free Operation on Jeep Cherokee?

You need to change the Viton with one lip crankshaft rear main oil seal as a complete unit, rather than half by half, to make the engine leak-proof. Let's begin by taking out the transmission inspection cover, the oil pan, the main bearing cap brace and the rear main bearing cap (No. 7). Slide the seal out of the groove so it doesn't harm the crankshaft or groove and then take out the lower section from the bearing cap. Before installing the seals, first wipe down the crankshaft where the seal will sit, then apply a thin amount of engine oil there and to the edge of the seal. Place the upper seal into the cylinder block groove so that the lip is at the front of the engine. Spread Mopar Gasket Maker sealer around the edges of the cylinder block and the rear bearing cap on each side, both times ensuring the dab/bead is 3 and 2.3 mm, respectively, so it doesn't touch the seal lip. Swab the lip of the lower seal with engine oil and brush soap around the rest of the outer curve, before lowering it into the recess of the bearing cap. Set the rear main bearing cap in place by hitting it only twice and ensure all main bearing bolts are tightened to the correct 108 Nm torque. After that, fit the bearing cap brace in place and tighten the nuts to 47 Nm. After that, line up the oil pan gasket with the cylinder block and install the oil pan, smeared with Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant at the back and front where the rear main bearing cap and front cover meet.

How to Service a Crankshaft Seal on Jeep Cherokee?

First, remove the flywheel or converter drive plate, along with the bolts you discard, to service the crankshaft main bearing seal. Carefully pull out the seal that runs around the crankshaft flange so you don't harm the crankshaft. After that, wash the crankshaft's seal surface and apply oil to the outer ring of the new rear main bearing seal. Put the seal into position and use back main seal Installer Tool 6271A to ensure it is flush with the cylinder block and that the felt lip inside the flywheel mounting surface keeps the flywheel from damaging the seal. After all that is done, reinstall the flywheel or converter drive plate, using new bolts that have been tightened to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) and then turn each bolt one more 60°.

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Jeep Cherokee Rear Main Seal Part Number: 33004143
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- Other Name: Seal - Rear Main Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Seal Rear Main Crankshaft; Seal, Crankshaft Rear; Seal
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2000 Jeep Cherokee | Base, SE | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Rear Main Seal Retainer Part Number: 68223854AA
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- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Rear Oil; Retainer And Seal Crankshaft Rear Oil
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5184285AG, 68078786AA, 68152024AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2022 Jeep Cherokee | 75th Anniversary, 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Sport, Trailhawk, Trailhawk Elite, Upland, X | 3.2L V6, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Crankshaft Seal, Front Part Number: 68079589AA
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- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Crankshaft (Front); Harmonic Balancer; Water Pump (O-Ring); Timing Cover; Front Crank Seal; Water Pump Seal; Oil Seal; Crankshaft Oil Front; Engine Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5184541AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2022 Jeep Cherokee | 75th Anniversary, 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Sport, Trailhawk, Trailhawk Elite, Upland, X | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Crankshaft Seal, Front Part Number: 33004681
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- Other Name: Seal - Front Main Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Front; Timing Cover Seal; also services Crankshaft Front Oil Seal.
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-2001 Jeep Cherokee | Base, Briarwood, Chief, Classic, Country, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Crankshaft Seal, Front Part Number: 2142125000
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- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Front; Timing Cover Gasket; Timing Cover Seal; Front Crank Seal; Engine Crankshaft Seal; Front Cover Seal; Oil Seal.
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee | 75th Anniversary, 80th Anniversary, Altitude, Altitude Lux, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Sport, Trailhawk, Trailhawk Elite | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Rear Main Seal Part Number: 5047167AA
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- Other Name: Seal - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Rear Seal; Seal Crankshaft Oil Rear; Engine Crankshaft Seal; Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 2144325000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2023 Jeep Cherokee | 75th Anniversary, 80th Anniversary, Altitude, Altitude Lux, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Sport, Trailhawk | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Rear Main Seal Part Number: 5018594AB
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- Other Name: Seal Kit - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Seal Package Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal; Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 53020599AB, 5018594AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2001 Jeep Cherokee | Classic, Limited, SE, Sport | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Rear Main Seal Retainer Part Number: 68250640AC
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- Other Name: Plate - Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee | 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk, Trailhawk Elite | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Rear Main Seal Part Number: 68250641AA
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- Other Name: Gasket - Crankshaft Oil; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear; Seal Crankshaft Oil Rear; Crankshaft Seal
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokee | 80th Anniversary, Altitude, High Altitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Limited, Overland, Trailhawk, Trailhawk Elite | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Rear Main Seal Part Number: 4778126AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal Kit - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Seal, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1999 Jeep Cherokee | Base, Briarwood, Chief, Classic, Country, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer, SE, Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Cherokee Front Crank Seal Part Number: J0866877
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal Crank/Shaft Front Main
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1987 Jeep Cherokee | Base, Chief, Laredo, Pioneer | 4 Cyl 2.1 L DIESEL
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Jeep Cherokee Front Crank Seal Part Number: 83501487
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Seal - Timing Cover - Front Crankshaft; Crankshaft Seal; Seal
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1986 Jeep Cherokee | Base, Chief, Laredo, Pioneer | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS

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Crankshaft Seal is one of the critical parts of the Jeep Cherokee automobiles, which is placed at the forward side of the engine to avoid oil leakage from the crankcase. Made of metal and rubber most often The round seal is another major component That is vital for the provision of lubrication to the engine to avoid friction and further wearing of the engine's parts. The other possible component that may experience wear and tear in any Jeep Cherokee car's make and model is the Crankshaft Seal and this could result to oil leakages, especially in cars with high mileage. There are certain symptoms that indicate Crankshaft Seal failure and the failure needs to be rectified on time in order to enhance optimum engine performance. There are numerous versions of Jeep Cherokee and every model might have different designs of Crankshaft Seals, but the operation is the same across the models.

Jeep Cherokee Crankshaft Seal Parts and Q&A

Rear Main Seal
5018594AB
Q: How to Replace a Crankshaft Seal to Ensure Leak-Free Operation on Jeep Cherokee?
A:
You need to change the Viton with one lip Crankshaft rear main oil seal as a complete unit, rather than half by half, to make the engine leak-proof. Let's begin by taking out the transmission inspection cover, the Oil Pan, the main bearing cap brace and the rear main bearing cap (No. 7). Slide the seal out of the groove so it doesn't harm the crankshaft or groove and then take out the lower section from the bearing cap. Before installing the seals, first wipe down the crankshaft where the seal will sit, then apply a thin amount of engine oil there and to the edge of the seal. Place the upper seal into the cylinder block groove so that the lip is at the front of the engine. Spread Mopar Gasket Maker sealer around the edges of the cylinder block and the rear bearing cap on each side, both times ensuring the dab/bead is 3 and 2.3 mm, respectively, so it doesn't touch the seal lip. Swab the lip of the lower seal with engine oil and brush soap around the rest of the outer curve, before lowering it into the recess of the bearing cap. Set the rear main bearing cap in place by hitting it only twice and ensure all main bearing bolts are tightened to the correct 108 Nm torque. After that, fit the bearing cap brace in place and tighten the nuts to 47 Nm. After that, line up the oil pan gasket with the cylinder block and install the oil pan, smeared with Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant at the back and front where the rear main bearing cap and front cover meet.
Rear Main Seal
33004143
Q: How to Service a Crankshaft Seal on Jeep Cherokee?
A:
First, remove the Flywheel or converter drive plate, along with the bolts you discard, to service the Crankshaft main bearing seal. Carefully pull out the seal that runs around the crankshaft flange so you don't harm the crankshaft. After that, wash the crankshaft's seal surface and apply oil to the outer ring of the new rear main bearing seal. Put the seal into position and use back main seal Installer Tool 6271A to ensure it is flush with the cylinder block and that the felt lip inside the flywheel mounting surface keeps the flywheel from damaging the seal. After all that is done, reinstall the flywheel or converter drive plate, using new bolts that have been tightened to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) and then turn each bolt one more 60°.