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Removal & Installation

  1. Remove transmission, clutch, and flywheel from engine. Remove two bolts from oil pan (into rear flange). Slacken two bolts on each side of flange, and remove flange. Use a suitable drift (2817) to remove oil seal.
  2. Clean flange area thoroughly and inspect seal mating surface of crankshaft. Install new seal to flange using drift (2817).
    NOTE: If a new crankshaft has been installed, screw center bolt of tool in fully and install seal to its outer position in flange. If crankshaft has not been replaced, install seal with center bolt of tool screwed out a couple of turns.
  3. Oil new seal and install flange with new gasket to cylinder block. Install attaching bolts and tighten. Install oil pan attaching bolts and tighten. Install flywheel, clutch, and transmission.