Sealing flange - belt pulley end, removing and installing: Removing
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- Remove toothed belt. Refer to Toothed belts, removing, installing and tensioning .
- Remove crankshaft toothed belt pulley by counterholding toothed belt pulley with counterhold 3099.
NOTE:
- When bolting on the counterhold place two washers between the toothed belt pulley and the counterhold.
- Drain engine oil.
- Remove oil pan. Refer to Oil pan, removing and installing .
- Unbolt front sealing flange.
- Remove sealing flange. Release flange using light blows with a rubber-headed hammer if necessary.
- Remove sealant residue on cylinder block with a flat scraper.
- Remove sealant remains on sealing flange with a rotating plastic brush (wear eye protection).
- Clean sealing surfaces. They must be free of oil and grease.