How to replace the Crankshaft Seal on a Kia Spectra four-cylinder after removing the transaxle?

The trans axle must be removed from the vehicle for this procedure. Begin by removing the flywheel/drive plate. Cut the rear Crankshaft Seal lip with a razor knife. Pry out the old seal using a screwdriver wrapped in a rag or a seal removal tool. To replace the rear Crankshaft Seal quickly, simply pry the old one out. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft seal journal and the lip of the new seal, then carefully push the new seal partway into place by hand. Use a seal driver, flat punch, large socket, or a suitable short pipe or tubing of the correct diameter to tap the new seal into place until it is flush with the edge of the rear cover. After that, lubricate the crankshaft journal and the lip of the new seal with engine oil and tap the new seal into place, being cautious as the seal lip is stiff and can be easily damaged during installation. Finally, reinstall the flywheel/drive plate, and the remaining steps are the reverse of removal.

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Kia Spectra Oil Seal
Part Number: 2142123020
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil; Oil Pump
- Replaces: 2142123000
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Spectra Oil Seal
Part Number: 2142123000
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil
- Replaced by: 2142123020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2006 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan
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Kia Spectra Seal-Oil Rear
Part Number: 2132142042
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- Other Name: Rear Main Seal
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 2144333005
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Spectra Gasket-Oil Seal Case
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- Other Name: Rear Main Seal
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Spectra Oil Seal
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- Other Name: Rear Main Seal
- Manufacturer Note: SELECTIVE USE
- Replaces: 0K9A011312
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2004 Kia Spectra | Low Grade, Middle Grade | 1.8L | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan
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Kia Spectra Seal-Oil Rear
Part Number: 2144333005
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- Position: Rear
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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- Other Name: Seal-Oil
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Kia Spectra Case-Oil Seal Rear
Part Number: 2144123500
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- Other Name: Case-Oil Seal,Rear; Rear Main Seal
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
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- 2003-2009 Kia Spectra | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.0L, 2.0L - Beta | 4 Door Sedan, 5 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P

Kia Spectra Crankshaft Seal

The Kia Spectra Crankshaft Seal keeps engine oil from leaking out the front of the crankcase and keeps the internal parts of the engine running slippery and protected. A Crankshaft Seal made of bonded metal and rubber creates a round barrier that hugs the rotating shaft and locks in lubricant to allow components to glide with little heat. Throughout the model run, Kia maintained this simple configuration for the Spectra, as the single lip and coiled spring of each Crankshaft Seal already provided good, leak-resistant performance. When age has hardened the rubber or friction has chipped the edge, the Crankshaft Seal can seep, signaling that there are driveway drips, oil-splattered pulleys, or a low dipstick reading as a warning to the Spectra driver of falling oil levels. Ignoring leaks is a risk in terms of starving bearings of the fluid film they require, which increases wear and operating temperatures. This small safeguard is valued by Kia. Swiftly changing in a fresh Crankshaft Seal renews the tight seal and allows the Kia Spectra engine to be smooth, clean, and ready for many more miles.

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Q: How to replace the Crankshaft Seal on a Kia Spectra four-cylinder after removing the transaxle?
A:
The trans axle must be removed from the vehicle for this procedure. Begin by removing the Flywheel/drive plate. Cut the rear Crankshaft Seal lip with a razor knife. Pry out the old seal using a screwdriver wrapped in a rag or a seal removal tool. To replace the rear Crankshaft Seal quickly, simply pry the old one out. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft seal journal and the lip of the new seal, then carefully push the new seal partway into place by hand. Use a seal driver, flat punch, large socket, or a suitable short pipe or tubing of the correct diameter to tap the new seal into place until it is flush with the edge of the rear cover. After that, lubricate the crankshaft journal and the lip of the new seal with engine oil and tap the new seal into place, being cautious as the seal lip is stiff and can be easily damaged during installation. Finally, reinstall the flywheel/drive plate, and the remaining steps are the reverse of removal.