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Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair

REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the flywheel. (MTX)
2. Remove the drive plate. (ATX)
3. Cut the oil seal lip using a razor knife.





4. Remove the rear oil seal using a screwdriver as shown.





5. Install the rear oil seal with part A of the SST [303-178 (49 UN01 070)] and the SST [303-384 (49 UN30 3384)].





6. Install the studs of the SST [303-384 (49 UN30 3384)] as indicated in the figure.
7. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal.
8. Push the oil seal slightly in by hand.





9. Install part A of the SST [303-178 (49 UN01 070)] and compress the oil seal with the nuts of the SST [303-384 (49 UN30 3384)].
10. Install the drive plate. (ATX)
11. Install the flywheel. (MTX)