Crankshaft oil seal - pulley end, replacing: Removing

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Engine in vehicle.
Lock carrier in service position → Lock carrier, moving to service position .

Remove toothed belt → Toothed drive belt, removing, installing and tensioning .

Fig 1: Unbolting Stop For Torque Reaction Support

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Unbolt stop for torque reaction support - arrows -.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Toothed Belt Sprocket

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Remove crankshaft toothed belt sprocket. To do so, hold sprocket in position with counterhold 3415.

Fig 3: Screwing Phillips-Head Bolt From 3083 Into Crankshaft

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Before installing oil seal extractor, screw Phillips-head bolt from 3083 into crankshaft as far as it will go.
Remove inner part of oil seal extractor 2085 two turns (approx. 3 mm) out of outer part and lock with knurled screw.

Fig 4: Identifying Seal Puller 2085

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Lubricate threaded head of oil seal extractor, place in position and exerting firm pressure, screw as far as possible into oil seal.
Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against crankshaft until oil seal is pulled out.
Clamp flats of oil seal extractor in vise. Remove oil seal with pliers.
Clean contact surface and sealing surface.