Coolant Pump Driveshaft Seal: Removing

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-- Remove the toothed belt from the coolant pump. Refer to COOLANT PUMP TOOTHED BELT .

-- Firmly press a screwdriver -1- into the surface of the seal -2- -Arrow B-.

Fig 1: Identifying Pry Out Seal Using A Screwdriver

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-- Pry out the seal -arrow A-.