Removal and Installation: Removal

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Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Remove self-lock nut of companion flange with a flange wrench (commercial service tool).
Put matching mark (A) on the end of the main shaft. The mark should be in line with the mark (B) on the companion flange.
CAUTION: For matching mark, use paint. Never damage main shaft.

Fig 1: Aligning Matching Mark Of Main Shaft With Mark Of Companion Flange
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Remove the companion flange with a puller (A) (commercial service tool).
CAUTION: Never damage the companion flange.

Fig 2: Removing Companion Flange With Puller (Special Commercial Service Tool)
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Remove the rear oil seal with the puller (A) [SST: KV381054S0 (J-34286)].
CAUTION: Never damage the rear case.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Oil Seal With Special Tool
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