Front crankshaft cover oil seal - r.r.
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Crankcase sump and covers › Front crankshaft cover oil seal - r.r.
FRONT CRANKSHAFT COVER OIL SEAL - R.R.
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT - R.R
Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY - R + R
- Release and remove the oil seal from the front crankshaft cover.
Take care not to damage the sealing surfaces during the "destructive" removal of the oil seal.
Refitting
1. Fit a new oil seal (1a) on the crankshaft front cover using the tool (1b).
Before installation, spread the lip of the new seal lightly with white silicone grease.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860099000 | Fitting tool | Fitting timing chain cover oil seal | 1.9 JTS 2.2 JTS |
Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY - R + R
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT - R.R
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R
Op. 1048A50 TURBOCHARGER AIR INTAKE PIPE - R.R.
Op. 1084A16 OIL DIPSTICK PIPE - R.R
Op. 1048A28 VACUUM AIR CIRCUIT RESONATOR PIPE - R+R
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 4410D16 BRACKET (ONE) RETAINING CHASSIS TO BODY - R R
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT - R.R
Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY - R + R
Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT
Op. 1032B44 TOOTHED DRIVE PULLEY - R + R WITH TIMING BELT REMOVED
1. Release and remove the crankshaft front oil seal cover.
Take care not to damage the oil seal seal during its removal.
The oil seal is ruined during the removal operation so it must always be replaced.
Refitting
1. Fit a new the crankshaft front cover oil seal (1a) in the housing using the tool (1b).
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871000500 | Fitting tool | Fitting crankshaft front oil seal | 1.9 JTD 8V 1.9 JTD 16V 2.4 JTD 20V |
Op. 1032B44 TOOTHED DRIVE PULLEY - R + R WITH TIMING BELT REMOVED
Op. 1032B10 TOOTHED TIMING BELT - R + R FOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT
Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY - R + R
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT - R.R
Op. 4410D16 BRACKET (ONE) RETAINING CHASSIS TO BODY - R R
Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 1048A28 VACUUM AIR CIRCUIT RESONATOR PIPE - R+R
Op. 1084A16 OIL DIPSTICK PIPE - R.R
Op. 1048A50 TURBOCHARGER AIR INTAKE PIPE - R.R.
Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
- On this car, it is not possible to remove/refit the crankshaft front oil seal cover on the car.
To perform this operation, remove/refit the power unit
Op. 1004B10 POWER UNIT WITH MANUAL GEARBOX - R.R
and then work at the bench, customising the engine service procedures for this operation.
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 1008B10 POWER UNIT FRONT SUPPORT FLEXIBLE MOUNTING (TIMING SIDE) - REPLACE
Op. 1008A46 POWER UNIT RIGID SUPPORT - TIMING SIDE - R.R.
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT - R.R
Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY - R + R
- Release and remove the oil seal from the front crankshaft cover.
Take care not to damage the sealing surfaces during the "destructive" removal of the oil seal.
Refitting
1. Fit a new oil seal (1a) on the crankshaft front cover using the tool (1b).
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860949000 | Fitting tool | Fitting crankshaft front oil seal | 3.2 JTS |
Before installation, spread the lip of the new seal lightly with white silicone grease.
Op. 1092A10 CRANKSHAFT PULLEY - R + R
Op. 1092G10 SINGLE ENGINE BELT - R.R
Op. 1008A46 POWER UNIT RIGID SUPPORT - TIMING SIDE - R.R.
Op. 1008B10 POWER UNIT FRONT SUPPORT FLEXIBLE MOUNTING (TIMING SIDE) - REPLACE
Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - R.R.
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL - R.R
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
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