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Rover 400 Workshop Manual (1995-2000)06 · Engine - D Series
06 · Engine

Crankshaft rear oil seal

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Repairs › Crankshaft rear oil seal
Engine - D SeriesCrankshaft rear oil seal · page 1 of 2

CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL

Service repair no - 12.21.20

Remove

  1. Remove drive plate. See this section.
  2. Remove oil seal using a suitable lever.

CAUTION: Care must be taken to avoid damage to crankshaft and seal register.

Refit

  1. Clean oil seal recess and end of crankshaft.
  2. Lubricate seal running surface of crankshaft with clean engine oil.
Crankshaft rear oil seal – Lubricate seal running surface of crankshaft with clean engine oil.
  1. Locate seal onto crankshaft and fit seal with tool 18G 1354-18 .
  2. Fit drive plate. See this section.

SUMP GASKET

Service repair no - 12.60.38

Remove

  1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
  2. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Drain engine oil. See MAINTENANCEMaintenance.
  2. Remove exhaust front pipe. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
Sump gasket – Remove exhaust front pipe. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  1. Remove 4 bolts securing anti-beaming brackets to engine.
  2. Remove 2 bolts securing anti-beaming brackets to gearbox and remove brackets.
  3. Remove 3 bolts securing converter cover plate to gearbox. Remove cover plate.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 400

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