Removal Procedure

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Remove the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
Remove the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .

Fig 1: Rear Oil Seal Remover Plate & Retaining Bolts

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Place the J 42841-A on to the crankshaft.
Install the J 42841-A retaining bolts.

Fig 2: Placing Screws into Seal

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Using a drill motor, variable speed preferred, with a socket adapter, install eight one-inch self-drilling screws into the seal using the guide holes in the removal tool. When drilling, make sure you reduce the drill speed when the screw begins threading into the seal.

Fig 3: Rear Oil Seal Remover Plate Retaining Bolts

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With all eight removal screws installed, remove the J 42841-A retaining bolts.

Fig 4: Rear Oil Seal Remover Plate Center Forcing Screw

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Install the center screw to the J 42841-A .

Fig 5: Rear Oil Seal Remover Plate

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Tighten the center screw on the J 42841-A to pull the seal assembly off the end of the crankshaft.