Then, dismantle the transaxle, in addition, pull off the
Flywheel/driveplate. Remove the Crankshaft Seal from the rear of the engine with a screwdriver and be careful not to scratch the crankshaft or the seal bore by chance. Notice to what extent the old seal is sunk into the bore for proper placing of the new seal. Removing all the oil and dirt in the seal bore wipe the area with a shop towel. Apply grease on the external circumference of the new seal and then managing to get it to sit right over the end of the crankshaft with a seal installation tool, so that it seats evenly at the retainer of the seal bore. Last of all, re-fit the flywheel/drive plate and then the transaxle.