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J 43442 Flywheel Holder

Important: Engine flywheel and crankshaft rear oil seal removal requires adequate space for removal. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand which will properly space the engine in order to use the J 42841 to remove the crankshaft rear oil seal. If necessary remove the engine flywheel and crankshaft rear oil seal with the engine properly supported on the floor or on a bench.

Remove the J 43442, turn around and install the J 43442.

Fig 1: Locating J 43442

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Loosen the eight engine flywheel bolts.
Remove seven of the eight engine flywheel bolts leaving one bolt at the top of the crankshaft rotation.
Remove the J 43442.

Fig 2: Locating J 43442
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Important: Do not drop the engine flywheel when removing the final bolt.
Grip the engine flywheel and remove the remaining bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Flywheel
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