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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Oil Pan-To-Rear Cover Bolts
    GM680413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the automatic transmission flexplate, refer to Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil pan-to-rear oil seal housing bolts (1).
  3. Fig 2: View of Rear Housing, Gasket & Seal
    GM1552544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear oil seal housing bolts (517).
  5. Remove the rear oil seal housing (518) and gasket (519). Discard the gasket.
  6. Remove and discard the rear oil seal (141).