Replacing the crankshaft oil seal rings (Opel Vectra B)

Right sealing ring

1. Remove the crankshaft pulley.



2. Drill two small holes in the sealing ring, located at diametrically opposite ends of the seal. Screw two self-tapping screws into the drilled holes of the sealing ring and, using pliers, remove the sealing ring by the screw heads.

3. Clean the sealing ring seat.



4. Lubricate the lips of the new sealing ring with fresh engine oil and, using a tubular drift, install the sealing ring into the seat.

5. Clean off all traces of oil, then install the crankshaft pulley.

Left oil seal ring

6. Remove the flywheel or drive plate.

7. Drill two small holes in the sealing ring, located at diametrically opposite ends of the seal. Screw two self-tapping screws into the drilled holes of the sealing ring and, using pliers, pull the sealing ring out by the screw heads.



8. Clean the sealing ring seat.

9. Lubricate the lips of the new sealing ring with fresh engine oil and, using a tubular drift, install the sealing ring into the seat.

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10. Install the flywheel or drive plate.