Crankshaft front oil seal

All models

56. Fit camshaft cover.
57. Fit air cleaner assembly, see MODULAR ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – MPi – Repairs.
58. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
59. Refill cooling system, see MAINTENANCE.
60. Fit battery and connect leads.

CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL

Service Repair No. 12.21.14

Remove

1. Remove timing belt, see MAINTENANCE.

2. Remove crankshaft gear.

3. Fit thrust button 18G 705 – 1A/3.
4. Ensure bore of tool is burr free, fit and tighten tool 18G 1566 into crankshaft front oil seal.
5. Tighten centre screw of tool to remove oil seal.
6. Remove thrust button from crankshaft.

Refit

1. Use lint free cloth and clean thoroughly seal recess in oil pump and running surface on crankshaft. Clean crankshaft gear and pulley. Lubricate oil seal sealing surfaces with engine oil.

2. Fit protector, from oil seal kit, over crankshaft end.
3. Position new oil seal on crankshaft, drift into place using 18G 1587. Remove protector.
4. Fit crankshaft gear.
5. Fit and tension timing belt, see MAINTENANCE.

CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL

Service Repair No. 12.21.20

Remove

1. Remove gearbox, see MANUAL GEARBOX – Repairs. – 1.4
2. Remove clutch assembly, see CLUTCH – Repairs.
3. Remove flywheel.

4. Remove crankshaft rear oil seal, use burr free flat ended screwdriver.

CAUTION: Do not mark sealing surface on crankshaft.