Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal

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Tools Required

J 43320 Crankshaft Rear Seal Puller

Install the J 43320 guide pins into the crankshaft.

Fig 1: Installing J 43320 Guide Pins
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Install the J 43320 over the guide pins.
Using a suitable drill, insert eight of the self-drilling sheet metal screws into the rear crankshaft seal, using a criss-cross pattern. The self-drilling screws are included with the J 43320 .

Fig 2: J 43320 Self-Drilling Sheet Metal Screws Tightening Sequence
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Thread the center bolt of J 43320 into the crankshaft to remove the seal.
Remove the J 43320 guide pins from the crankshaft.

Fig 3: Removing J 43320 Guide Pins
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