<VV> removing input shaft seal

[Rick & Janet Norris]

John,
What ever you do don't put a screw driver of other like tool on to the 
opening and pry against the throw out bearing sleeve. They are cast and 
break REAL easy. Then you have to tear down the diff to repair it. I use a 
hooked tool to reach in and pull the ring and seal out.

Rick Norris

> While I've got my differential and tranny off the engine (1965 Monza with 
> 4 speed), I'd like to replace the input shaft seal (and throwout bearing, 
> of course, and pilot bearing too).  Does anyone have any tips on how to 
> remove the thick retaining ring for the input shaft seal?  I'm sure I can 
> get it out, but I'd like to do it without damaging the throwout sleeve! 
> I've thought of drilling holes in it so I could use snap ring pliers, but 
> that's the best I've come up with so far.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John McMahon
> 1965 Monza coupe