Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal: Removal

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Remove the transmission assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD) " or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD) ".
Before removing the drive plate, put a match mark (A) on the crankshaft and drive plate for alignment during installation

Fig 1: Identifying Matching Marks On Crankshaft And Drive Plate
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Remove the drive plate.
- Holding the crankshaft pulley bolt, lock the crankshaft to remove the drive plate bolts.
- Remove drive plate bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the drive plate. Especially, avoid deforming and damaging the signal plate teeth (circumference position).
- Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
- Place the drive plate with the signal plate surface facing upward.
Remove the rear oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not damage crankshaft or oil seal retainer surface.

Fig 2: Identifying Signal Plate
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Fig 3: Removing Rear Oil Seal Using Tool
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