Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal/Installation - 3.0L: Notes
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- Remove the flywheel or flexplate. See FLYWHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .CAUTION: Use care to avoid scratching or damaging the oil seal surface or leakage may occur.
- Using a sharp awl, punch one hole into the crankshaft rear oil seal metal surface between the seal lip and the cylinder block.
- Screw the threaded end of the special tool into the oil seal. Use the special tool (or equivalent) to remove the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.