Kia 213523C700 Oil Seal

Remove the crankshaft pulley and note how the seal is installed, ensuring the new one is positioned to the same depth and orientation. Carefully pry the oil seal out of the cover using a seal puller or a large screwdriver, taking care not to damage the crankshaft or distort the cover; wrapping electrician's tape around the screwdriver tip can help prevent damage. Apply clean engine oil or multi-purpose grease to the outer edge of the new seal and install it in the cover with the lip facing inward, using a seal driver or a large socket and hammer to drive it into place, ensuring it enters the bore squarely and stops at the proper depth. Lubricate the pulley hub with clean engine oil and reinstall the crankshaft pulley, then install the retaining bolt and tighten it to the specified torque. The remainder of the installation follows the reverse order of removal.

Remove the driveplate. Tighten the Crankshaft Seal within the seal housing located at the back of the engine with either a seal puller tool or a standard flathead screwdriver; be careful not to gouge the crankshafts or the seal seat. For this, pick up a shop towel and clean the seal bore into the housing until all traces of the oil and dirt are gone. Apply oil on the outer circumference of the seal then slide the over the end of the crankshaft with the lip facing towards the engine. Seal installation tool is recommended and can be bought at a nearby auto parts store that deals with the manufacturer of the car in question. Last, tighten the driveplate in place and then the transaxle.

Remove the transmission/transaxle, then take out the flywheel/driveplate.