Sealing Flange, Removing And Installing, Belt Pulley Side: Removing

-- Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the ribbed belt tensioning damper.

-- Remove the toothed belt. Refer to TOOTHED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the crankshaft toothed belt sprocket. To do so, lock the toothed belt sprocket using the :3415 .

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-- Remove the oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the sealing flange - belt pulley side.

-- Remove the sealing flange. If necessary use a rubber hammer and tap it gently.

-- Remove the seal from the sealing flange.

-- Remove any sealant residue on the cylinder block using a flat blade scraper.

WARNING:

To prevent injuries, wear protective eyewear and protective clothing.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the sealing flange using a rotating brush such as a hand drill with a plastic brush attachment.

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-- Clean the sealing surfaces.