Crankshaft rear oil seal - renewal
1 Remove the flywheel/driveplate.
2 Prise out the oil seal. If necessary, drill the outer face of the oil seal and use self-tapping screws and a pair of grips to withdraw the seal (see illustration).
26.2 Crankshaft rear oil seal location (arrowed)
3 Clean the oil seal housing, then fit the new oil seal using two flywheel/driveplate securing bolts and a tool similar to that shown (see illustration).
26.3 Using a special tool to fit the crankshaft rear oil seal - 1.8 litre
(R2A)
A suitable tool can be improvised using a narrow strip of metal sheet bent to form a circle of the correct diameter, and a large metal disc with appropriate holes drilled to allow the flywheel/driveplate securing bolts to pass through. Make sure that the seal lip faces into the engine and lightly smear the lip with clean engine oil.
4 Refit the flywheel/driveplate.
See also:
Radiator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system.
3 If not already done, disconnect the bottom
hose from the radiator.
4 Disconnect the top hose and the expansion
tank ...
Hydraulic unit pump and motor (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: New sealing washers must be used on
the high pressure fluid hose banjo union, and
a new O-ring must be used between the
accumulator and the hydraulic unit on refitting.
Caution: Refer to the ...
Engine oil and filter renewal (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Frequent oil and filter changes are the most
important preventative maintenance
procedures that can be undertaken by the DIY
owner. As engine oil ages, it becomes diluted
and contaminated, which ...
