Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal With Retainer Plate: Removal

Remove the flexplate (6375). For additional information, refer to FLEXPLATE .
Use the (A) Rear Crank Slinger Remover and the (B) Slide Hammer to remove the (C) rear oil seal slinger.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Crank Slinger Remover, Slide Hammer & Rear Oil Seal Slinger
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Use the (A) Rear Crank Seal Remover and the (B) Slide Hammer to remove the (C) rear main seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Crank Seal Remover, Slide Hammer & Rear Mail Oil Seal
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If the oil dye leak test reveals a leak behind the retainer, remove the eight bolts and the crankcase rear oil seal retainer.

Fig 3: Identifying Crankcase Rear Oil Seal Retainer Bolts
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