Crankshaft Rear Seal (G2344458): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.

NOTE:

This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.

CAUTION: Failure to follow this step may result in damage to the crankshaft rear oil seal.

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The existing special tool JLR-303-1674 must be modified as illustrated before use.

Special Tool(s): JLR-303-1674
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
Remove the drive plate.
Refer to: DRIVE PLATE
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.
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- 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.
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- 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