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:
Changing the tires
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road ...
Fluid leak check (Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months)
1 Visually inspect the engine joint faces,
gaskets and seals for any signs of water or oil
leaks. Pay particular attention to the areas
around the rocker cover, cylinder head, oil
filter and sump ...
Roadwheel check (Every 12 000 miles or 12 months)
Check the wheel rims for distortion,
damage and excessive run-out. Also make
sure that the balance weights are secure with
no obvious signs that any are missing.
Check the torque of the wheel bolt ...
