Crankshaft Seal, Replacing, Belt Pulley Side: Removing

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-- Remove the toothed belt. Refer to TOOTHED BELT .

-- Remove the crankshaft toothed belt gear. Use the Counter Support 3415 to keep the toothed belt sprocket from moving.

Fig 1: Counter-Holding Crankshaft Toothed Belt Sprocket With 3415

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-- To guide Seal Puller 3203, thread central screw into crankshaft by hand until stop.

-- Remove inner portion of seal puller 2 turns (approximately 3 mm) from outer portion and secure with knurled-head bolt.

-- Lubricate the seal remover threaded head.

-- Install the seal puller with as far as possible into the seal.

Fig 2: Exerting Firm Pressure To Oil Seal Extractor 3203 Into Oil Seal

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-- Loosen knurled thumb screw and turn inner portion against crankshaft until the seal is pulled out.