Sealing Flange, Transmission Side: Removing

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Engine removed, transmission disconnected from flange

-- Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to TIMING CHAIN COVER .

-- Remove the flywheel and drive plate and then remove the sensor wheel for the Engine Speed Sensor -G28- from the crankshaft.

-- Remove the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD .

-- Disengage the wiring harness -arrow- and remove the Engine Speed Sensor -G28- -1- and the vacuum pump -2-.

Fig 1: Engine Speed Sensor, Vacuum Pump And Bolt

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-- Remove the bolts -3-.

-- Remove the control housing cover -1- from the cylinder block -2- or from the oil pan lower section -3- on the upper and lower marked locations -A- using a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver And Removal Positions For Control Housing Cover From Cylinder Block Or From Upper Section Of Oil Pan

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Start near the alignment sleeves -arrows-.

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the sealing surfaces.

-- Remove the seal from the removed control housing cover.