Crankshaft oil seal, replacing (vibration damper end): Removing

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Remove poly-ribbed belt, see POLY-RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Remove vibration damper. To do this lock vibration damper with tool 3273.
Unscrew inner part of oil seal extractor 3203 three turns, approx. 4 mm (0.16 in.) out of the outer part, and lock with knurled screw.
Lubricate threaded head of oil seal extractor, place it in position and exerting firm pressure screw it as far as possible into oil seal.
Loosen knurled screw and turn inner part against crankshaft until the oil seal is pulled out.