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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  2. Do not gouge the front cover when prying out the front cover seal. The seal will remove easily.

    Remove the front cover seal with a small pry bar or a flat-bladed tool.

    Fig 1: Removing Front Cover Seal
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