Crankshaft front oil seal - renewal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Slacken the alternator mounting and adjuster bolts and after pushing the alternator in towards the engine, slip off the drivebelt.
3 Unscrew and remove the crankshaft pulley bolt. To prevent the crankshaft turning while the bolt is being released, jam the teeth of the starter ring gear on the flywheel after removing the clutch cover plate or starter motor (Chapter 5, Part A) for access.
4 Remove the crankshaft pulley. This should come out using the hands but if it is tight, prise it carefully with two levers placed at opposite sides under the pulley flange.
5 Using a suitable claw tool, prise out the defective seal and wipe out the seat.
6 Install the new seal using a suitable distance piece, the pulley and its bolt to draw it into position. If it is tapped into position, the seal may be distorted or the timing cover fractured.
7 When the seal is fully seated, remove the pulley and bolt, apply grease to the seal rubbing surface of the pulley, install it and tighten the securing bolt to the specified torque.
8 Refit the clutch cover or starter motor.
9 Fit and tension the drivebelt as described in Chapter 1, and reconnect the battery.
See also:
Automatic transmission fluid level check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or
12 months)
1 Fluid level should be checked with the
transmission at operating temperature (after a
run) and with the vehicle parked on level
ground.
2 Open and prop the bonnet. With the engine
idling and th ...
Wheel sensor (ABS) - removal and refitting
Note: A new O-ring must be used when
refitting a sensor.
Front wheel sensor
1 Apply the handbrake, loosen the relevant
front roadwheel nuts, then jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on a ...
Engine - complete dismantling
OHV engines
1 The need for dismantling will have been
dictated by wear or noise in most cases.
Although there is no reason why only partial
dismantling cannot be carried out to renew
such items a ...
