Seal - Crankshaft Oil Front: Removal

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Fig 1: Crankshaft Sprocket Dowel Pin-Removal/Installation

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1 - PIN PUNCH

2 - DOWEL

Remove the crankshaft sprocket. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
Tap the dowel pin (2) out of the crankshaft. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Crankshaft Oil Seal With Special Tool 6341A-Removal
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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6341A
Remove crankshaft seal using Tool 6341A (1). See Fig 2.
CAUTION: Do not nick shaft seal surface or seal bore.
Shaft seal lip surface must be free of varnish, dirt or nicks. Polish with 400 grit paper if necessary.