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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 
  4. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement 
  5. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement 
  6. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing bolts.
  7. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.
  8. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.

    Important:  Make sure not to damage the crankshaft outside diameter surface with any tool.

  9. Remove the gasket from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing and the cylinder block.
  10. Inspect the inside diameter of the bore. Correct or replace the crankshaft rear oil seal housing if necessary.
  11. Inspect the crankshaft for nicks of burrs on the surface that contacts the seal.
  12. Repair or replace the crankshaft if necessary.
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal And Housing
    G01764320Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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