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Bulletin No.:
Date:

06 - Engine
14-06-01-002A
December, 2014

TECHNICAL
Subject:

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal — Oil Leak

Models:

2012-2013 Buick Enclave, LaCrosse
2012-2013 Cadillac CTS, SRX
2013 Cadillac ATS, XTS
2012-2013 Chevrolet Camaro, Captiva, Equinox, Impala, Traverse
2012-2013 GMC Acadia, Terrain
Equipped with 6 CYL, 3.0L — RPO LFW
Equipped with 6 CYL, 3.6L — RPO LFX or LLT

This Bulletin has been revised to add certain Model Year 2012 vehicles, change the Special
Tool in Step 6 to GE-6125-1B, change the Special Tool in Step 18 to EN-45059-A and to
remove the Build Breakpoint date. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 14-06-01-002.

Condition
Some customers may comment on an engine oil leak under their vehicle.
Upon inspection, the Service Technician may observe an engine oil leak between the engine and transmission
mounting surfaces.

Cause
This may be caused by the crankshaft #3 thrust bearing wing separating from the thrust bearing, resulting in
excessive crankshaft end play and damaging the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing.

Correction
The Service Technician can check for excessive crankshaft end play by removing the accessory drive belt and
checking for excessive crankshaft movement. Use a pry tool on the crankshaft pulley/dampener, being careful not to
damage the crankshaft front cover seal.
⇒ If excessive crankshaft end play is observed, the engine oil pan will have to be removed for further diagnosis of
the crankshaft #3 thrust bearing. Go to Step 1.

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Another check that can be performed if the transmission has been removed for crankshaft rear oil seal and housing
replacement, is to inspect the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing for friction rub marks.
⇒ If the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing display friction rub marks, the engine oil pan will have to be removed
for further diagnosis of the crankshaft #3 thrust bearing. Go to Step 1.
Notice: The Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement, Engine Oil Pan Replacement, Engine Front
Cover Replacement and Transmission Replacement procedures vary from vehicle to vehicle. It is critical that
the Service Technician refers to the appropriate document and its related documents for that specific vehicle
in SI.
1. Perform the actions for the vehicle in order to remove the crankshaft rear oil seal and housing. Refer to
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement in SI.
2. Perform the actions for the vehicle in order to remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement in SI.
3. Remove the bolts and the oil pan scraper from the oil pan and the oil pump suction pipe. Refer to Oil Pan
Disassemble in SI.
4. Remove any gasket material or sealant from all oil pan and engine block gasket surfaces as needed, using the
EN 28410 Gasket Remover. Clean the oil pan, oil pan scraper and oil pump suction pipe. Refer to Oil Pan
Cleaning and Inspection in SI.

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5. Typical view of a good crankshaft #3 thrust bearing with both thrust wings in place and a view of the crankshaft
#3 thrust bearing (1) with one wing (2) broken off. The thrust bearing wing (2) is usually found in the engine oil
pan, sometimes under the oil pan scraper. Ensure the failed thrust bearing wing is removed from the engine
oil pan.

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6. The crankshaft does not have to be removed to replace the #3 thrust bearing. Remove the inboard, outboard
and short/inner side bolts of the main bearing cap. Remove the crankshaft #3 main bearing cap (3) using the
GE-6125-1B (1) and the EN 49102 Crankshaft Bearing Cap Remover (2).
7. Discard the lower thrust bearing half.

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Notice: The crankshaft is removed in this graphic in order to provide a clear view for this Step.
8. Use a 0.40 in feeler gauge or an equivalent tool to push down on the thrust bearing on the opposite side (2) of
the bearing notch tab (1) that is seated in the engine block bulk head notch relief. This action will push the thrust
bearing out far enough to grab and remove it. If the bearing does not rotate far enough to grab it, turn the
crankshaft until the bearing moves completely out of the block.
9. Discard the upper thrust bearing half.
10. Clean all oil from the backside of the new thrust bearing halves. Apply crankshaft prelube or clean engine oil to
the upper and lower bearing surfaces. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers for recommended
lubricant in SI.
Notice: Ensure that the upper bearing insert contains the oil transfer hole and groove.
11. Install the upper half of the thrust bearing by rotating it back into position, turning the crankshaft if necessary.
The bearing notch tab MUST engage in the engine block bulk head notch relief. The bearing must fit flush with
the upper crankcase.
12. Install the lower half of the bearing into position in the main bearing cap. The bearing must fit flush with the
bearing cap.

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13. Install the main bearing cap with the arrow pointing towards the front of the engine.
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield
or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use
fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
14. Loosely install the 2 NEW inner main cap bolts.
15. Loosely install the 2 NEW outer main cap bolts.
16. Tap the main bearing cap with a soft-faced hammer.
17. Loosely install the 2 NEW short/inner side main cap bolts
18. Tighten the main bearing cap bolts using the EN 45059-A Angle Meter in the following sequence:

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19. Tighten the inboard main cap bolts (3 and 4) first, in two passes.
19.1. Tighten the inboard bolts to 20Y (15 lb ft) on the first pass.
19.2. Tighten the inboard bolts an additional 80 degrees on the second pass.

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20. Tighten the outboard main cap bolts (11 and 12) second, in two passes.
20.1. Tighten the outboard bolts to 15Y (11 lb ft) on the first pass.
20.2. Tighten the outboard bolts an additional 110 degrees on the second pass.

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21. Tighten the short/inner bolts (19 and 20) third, in two passes.
21.1. Tighten the short/inner bolts to 30 Y (22 lb ft) on the first pass.
21.2. Tighten the short/inner bolts an additional 60 degrees on the second pass.
22. Ensure that the crankshaft turns without binding or noise.

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23. Install the 6 mm (0.236 in) guides from the EN-46109 Guide Pin Set into the 2 crankshaft rear oil seal housing
corner bolt holes of the engine block.

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24. Install the EN-47839 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation Tool and the EN-42183 Handle (1, 2) onto the rear of
the crankshaft flange.

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25. Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant (1) to the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
Notice: DO NOT allow any engine oil on the area where the crankshaft rear oil seal housing is to be
installed.
26. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to the engine block.
27. Remove the EN-46109 Guides from the engine block.
28. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.

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29. Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts in the sequence shown to 10Y (89 lb in).
30. Remove the EN-47839 and EN-42183 from the crankshaft flange.

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Notice: DO NOT reuse the old oil pump suction pipe seal.
31. Install a NEW oil pump suction pipe seal (1) on the oil pump suction pipe.
32. Install the oil pump suction pipe and tighten the bolts to 10 Y (89 lb in).
33. Install the oil pan scraper and tighten the bolts to 10 Y (89 lb in).

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34. Apply the proper size bead (1) of RTV sealant on the block pan rail, the crankshaft rear oil seal housing and the
engine front cover as specified for that vehicle. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement in SI.
35. Install the oil pan and tighten the oil pan bolts in the specified sequence to the proper torque. Refer to Oil Pan
Replacement in SI.
36. Assemble and install any remaining parts and fluids as needed to complete the repair.

Parts Information
Part Number

Description

Quantity

12643668

Bearing Kit - Crankshaft Thrust

1

12637710

Seal, Crankshaft Rear Oil

1

12566837

Seal, Oil Pump Suction Pipe

1

11609410

Bolt - Crankshaft Bearing Cap

2

12560272

Bolt - Crankshaft Bearing Cap

2

11518861

Bolt - Crankshaft Bearing Cap

2

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, in Canada the Base Warranty Coverage, use the
following Labor Operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for
coverage information.
Model

Labor Operation — Description

Labor Time

ATS (AWD - RWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

17.4 hrs**
(Equipped with R134a A/C System)
OR
17.6 hrs**
(Equipped with R1234yf A/C
System)

Acadia, Enclave,
Traverse (AWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

13.9 hrs**

Acadia, Enclave,
Traverse (FWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

13.8 hrs**

Camaro (Automatic
Transmission)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

13.0 hrs**

Camaro (Manual Transmission)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

13.6 hrs**

Captiva (VIN L) (AWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

13.3 hrs**

Captiva (VIN L) (FWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

12.6 hrs**

CTS (AWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

17.2 hrs**

CTS (FWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

15.3 hrs**

Equinox, Terrain (AWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

13.3 hrs**

Equinox, Terrain (FWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

12.6 hrs**

LaCrosse (AWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

17.7 hrs**

LaCrosse (FWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

17.3 hrs**

Impala (FWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

12.8 hrs**

SRX (AWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

17.1 hrs**

SRX (FWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

15.8 hrs**

XTS (AWD & FWD)

4080658* — Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement

15.0 hrs**

*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
**This time includes as applicable to the vehicle: Base, Bleed Power Steering System, Clean Opposite Sealing Surface When
Reinstalling Original Part, Remove Broken Thrust Bearing Wing, Clean Oil Pan, Install New Oil Pump Suction Pipe Seal, Install
New Crankshaft Bearing, Fill Cooling System, Recover and Recharge A/C System.
For those vehicles requiring Wheel Alignment Measurement after performing the Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing
Replacement, refer to Labor Code 8070032 in GLC in SI.