Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal

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Tools Required

J 43320 Crankshaft Rear Seal Puller. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Guide Pins In Crankshaft

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Install the J 43320 guide pins into the crankshaft. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: J 43320 Self-Drilling Sheet Metal Screws Installation Sequence

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Install the J 43320 over the guide pins. See Special Tools .
Using a suitable drill, insert eight of the self-drilling sheet metal screws (1-8) into the rear crankshaft seal, using a criss-cross pattern. The self-drilling screws are included with the J 43320 . See Special Tools .

Fig 3: View Of J 43320 & Center Bolt

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Thread the center bolt of J 43320 into the crankshaft to remove the seal. See Special Tools .
Remove the J 43320 guide pins from the crankshaft. See Special Tools .