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Flywheel Oil Seal/O-ring Removal

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This procedure is for the installation of Flywheels, Flywheel Oil Seals and Flywheel O-Rings. 

If you have to replace a Flywheel, always replace the oil seal and O-ring. 

• READ THE MANUAL FIRST!

• You will need a FLAT surface to complete this repair for your safety.

• READ ALL OF  THIS PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT.  DO NOT PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUT OF ORDER.  THIS WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

• Read our Safety page too.

We have available for download the complete procedure on our DOWNLOADS page

TOOLS NEEDED:

1. Straight (slotted or "Prince") screwdriver

2. 8,10,13,17, 19 mm wrench

3. 8,10,13,17,19mm socket 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive

4. 1/2 or 3/8 drive ratchet

5. Engine dolly (not required but VERY helpful)

6. Floor Jack (4000 lbs. capacity)

7. 2 jack stands

8. 2 Wheel Chocks

9. Tire iron or "Tire Star"

10. Special Tool to remove the seal

11. Flywheel lock

12. A second person (very helpful, but not required)

Procedure for removal

1. Use the procedure listed on Engine Removal page.

2. Install Flywheel Lock

3. Remove the Clutch as shown on Clutch Removal page (steps 4 - 7)

4. Remove the 36mm gland nut

5. Be Very careful not to scratch the flywheel, pry out the flywheel seal

6. Remove the O-ring from inside the flywheel.

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