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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the transmission assembly.
  2. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement   .
    Fig 1: Frontal View of Transmission Assembly
    G01977638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal from the crankshaft rear oil seal housing.

    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.