Rear crankshaft seal (Discovery 3)

Special tool

Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Remover/Installer 303-538

Removal

1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. For more information, refer to Specification.

2.

CAUTION: Never work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with special stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

3. Remove the torque converter flex plate. For more information, refer to Flex Plate (12.53.13)

4. Install special tools.

• Screw in two bolts.
• Tighten the 2 nuts securing the special tool.

5. Using a special tool, punch holes in the seal for 6 self-tapping screws.



6. Using special tools, remove the rear crankshaft oil seal and discard it.

• Screw in 6 self-tapping screws.
• Adjust the tightening of the 2 nuts.
• Tighten the center bolt.

Installation

1.

CAUTION: Do not lubricate parts.

Partially install the rear crankshaft oil seal.

• Make sure the parts are clean and dry.
• Carefully remove the transport sleeve, leaving the seal on the crankshaft.

2.

CAUTION: Make sure the seal is installed parallel.

Using the special tool, install the rear crankshaft oil seal. Tighten the nuts of the special tool evenly and gradually to install the oil seal completely.



3. Install the torque converter flex plate. For more information, refer to Flex Plate (12.53.13)