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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT in Automatic Transmission-4L60-E.
  2. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to ENGINE FLYWHEEL REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal From Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing
    G01643733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Insert a suitable tool into the access notches and then carefully pry the crankshaft rear oil seal from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.

  4. Discard the crankshaft rear oil seal.
  5. Clean off any dirt or rust in the area.