Rear Main Oil Seal Replacement - L61: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove transaxle assembly. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T (VT25-E) and/or REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T (AF33-5) .
- If servicing rear main seal on manual transaxle, refer to TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY .
- Install Flywheel Holding J43653 tool.
- Remove flexplate/flywheel bolts and discard.
- Remove flexplate/flywheel assembly.
- Clean thread adhesive from flywheel bolts. Use a nylon bristle to clean bolt holes from crankshaft.
- Remove Flywheel Holding tool J43653.
IMPORTANT: Care should be used when removing the rear main seal not to damage the block or sealing surface.
- Remove rear main seal by using a seal removal tool, or by installing a self-tapping screw and slide hammer into seal.