Replacing the rear crankshaft oil seal (Freelander 1)

Dismantling

1. Remove the automatic transmission.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: JATCO, REPAIR WORK, Gearbox with KV6 engine (engine and gearbox removed).

2. Assemble the LRT-12-161 and LRT-12-199 fixtures together using a bolt.

3. Using tools LRT-12-161 and LRT-12-199 installed on the pulley, secure the crankshaft.

4. With the help of a partner, unscrew and dispose of the 6 bolts securing the drive disk to the crankshaft.

5. Remove the drive disk from the crankshaft.

5. Remove the drive disk from the crankshaft.

6. Remove and discard the 5 bolts securing the crankshaft rear oil seal housing to the cylinder block.

7. Remove the rear crankshaft oil seal.

Installation

1. Wipe the cylinder block surface and the crankshaft sealing journal, check that the threaded sockets are clean and dry.

2. Place the protective cover LRT-12-061 on the crankshaft.

3. Place the oil seal on the crankshaft journal.

CAUTION: Seals must be installed dry.

4. Screw in new bolts securing the oil seal to the cylinder block and, in the sequence shown in the figure, tighten them to a torque of 8 Nm.

5. Remove the protective cover LRT-12-061 from the crankshaft.

6. Using an old drive plate mounting bolt with two 45° notches cut into it, clean the threaded sockets in the crankshaft flange of any remaining thread locking compound.

7. Wipe the drive disk and the mating surface of the crankshaft.

8. Install the drive disk on the crankshaft and screw in the new mounting bolts without tightening them completely.

9. Using tools LRT-12-161 and LRT-12-199 installed on the pulley, secure the crankshaft.