Sealing flange - belt pulley end, removing and installing: Removing

• Remove toothed belt. Refer to Toothed belts, removing, installing and tensioning  .

Fig 1: Identifying Counterhold 3099

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• 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.

Fig 2: Identifying Rotating Plastic Brush

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• 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.