Workshop Manual

17.5 REMOVAL OF CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL

Remove as follows:

PERSONAL INJURY

To avoid injury before starting and running the engine,

ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface, parking

brake is set, and the w heels are blocked.

1. Remove the ﬂywheel from the ﬂywheel housing (1).

NOTICE:

When drilling pilot holes in the seal, ensure that the drill is straight

and pe rpendicular to the seal. Failure to drill the holes straight

could result in damage to the seal bore, resulting in re placement

of the ﬂywheel h ousing.

NOTE:

When drilling the holes for screws, make sure to coat the drill bit with grease to ca tch

the shavings.

2. Drill 3.174 mm (0.125 in) pilot holes in the seal (2); use the sheet metal screws and the

Rear Crankshaft Seal Installer & Remover tool (W470589004300); remove the seal (2)

and discard the seal.

All information subject to change without notice.