Removal Procedure
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- If equipped with a manual transmission remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
- If equipped with a automatic transmission, remove the automatic transmission flex plate. Refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement .
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor bolt (1).
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor (2) from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
- Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (3).
- Remove the plastic ring (1) with a flat bladed tool (2).
- Only make a hole at the 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions (1), these are the only positions where is a cavity behind the seal ring.
- Position the scribe (1) at the outer edge of the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Remove the seal ring.
- Install EN-6624 remover (1) to the crankshaft rear oil seal and tighten the bolt.
- Install the EN-328-B remover (1) to EN-6624 remover (2).
- Using the EN-328-B remover (1) and EN-6624 remover (2) to remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
Fig 1: Crankshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing And Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
CAUTION:
Do not allow the crankshaft encoder wheel to come into contact with external magnetic fields or sharp metal objects. Do not drop the crankshaft encoder wheel. Do not damage the rubberized encoder track. Failure to follow these precautions may cause damage to the component.
NOTE:
The diameter of the hole must not exceed 2 mm (0.0787 in). If the diameter of the hole exceeds 2 mm (0.0787 in), the bolt of EN-6624 remover will not be able to grip.