Tools Required

J 38801  Input Shaft Seal Installer. See Special Tools .

1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
2. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder bolts.
3. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder.
   Fig 1: Removing Clutch Actuator Cylinder

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4. Remove the input shaft bearing retainer bolts.
   Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft Bearing Retainer Bolts

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   Remove the input shaft bearing retainer.

   Screw 2 of the removed bolts into the threaded holes in the retainer in order to remove the retainer.

5. Using a hammer and a punch, remove the transmission housing front oil seal from the input shaft bearing retainer.
   Fig 3: Removing Transmission Housing Front Oil Seal From Input Shaft Bearing Retainer

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6. Remove the old gasket material from the input shaft bearing retainer.