Crankshaft Rear Seal (G1817146): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
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CAUTION: Failure to follow this step may result in damage to the crankshaft rear oil seal.
The existing special tool JLR-303-1674 must be modified as illustrated before use.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1674
General Equipment: Flat file
- Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with automatic transmission
- Remove the drive plate.
Refer to: FLEXPLATE
The following step(s) applies to:
Vehicles with manual transmission
- Remove the flywheel.
Refer to: FLYWHEEL
The following step(s) applies to:
All vehicles
CAUTION:
- Make sure to align the special tool with the locating dowel.
- Make sure the protruding depth of the drill bit is double-checked after the tightening of the drill bit.
- Make sure the hole to be drilled is aligned in between 9 and 3 o'clock positions.
- Install the spacer to the drill bit and use the notch on the special tool to tighten the drill bit in the correct depth.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1712
General Equipment: Electric drill
- Install the special tool to the end of the crankshaft.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1712
- Install and hand-tighten the 3 bolts.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1712
- Drill through the upper hole of the special tool.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1712
- Remove the special tool.
- Position the special tool as illustrated.
Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1712
- Install and hand-tighten the screw through the special tool.
- Install the special tool, and remove the rear crankshaft seal.
Special Tool(s): 100-012