Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma and 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not damage the crankshaft surface when prying out the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal. Pry the crankshaft rear oil seal out with a suitable pry tool.
Clean the crankshaft rear oil seal to engine block mating surface.
Inspect the following areas:
- Inspect the seal bore for nicks
- Inspect the seal bore for burrs
- Inspect the seal mating surface on the crankshaft for nicks
  
  Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.