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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Removal: Removal

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  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  2. Remove the engine flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Installed EN-48672 Removal Plate
    GM1994311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the removal plate (2) and both threaded adjustment pins and jam nuts (1) into the back of the crankshaft flange and secure the plate with adjustment pins and jam nuts.
  5. Fig 2: View Of 8 Installed EN-48672 #2 Self Drill Screws
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  6. Install the #2 self drill screws 38 mm (1.5 in) long, 8 needed (1) and tighten the screws down flush to the plate.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Installed EN-48672 Force Screw & Jam Nuts
    GM1994316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Before installing the force screw, apply a small amount of the extreme pressure lubricant J 23444-A, provided in the tool kit.
  8. Install the force screw (1) and back off both jam nuts (2). Continue to turn the force screw (1) into the removal plate in order to remove the seal from the crankshaft.
  9. Fig 4: Oil Seal Removed Using EN-48672
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  10. Once the seal is removed from the crankshaft, remove and save all 8 screws. Discard the old seal.