Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual: Crankshaft front oil seal - removal and refitting
Removal
1. Remove the camshaft toothed belt. On 1.6 (16SH), 1.8 and 2.0 litre models, note that it will also be necessary to undo the crankshaft sprocket centre bolt and remove the sprocket and spacers, noting their correct fitted locations.
2. On later models, remove the remaining camshaft toothed belt sprockets then undo the retaining bolts and remove the toothed belt cover backplate.
3. Remove the crankshaft sprocket, using two screwdrivers to lever it off if it is tight. Remove the Woodruff key.
4. Punch or drill a small hole in the metal face of the oil seal, screw in a self-tapping screw and use this to lever out the seal. Several attempts may be necessary. Be careful not to damage the sealing face of the crankshaft.
Refitting
5. Apply PVC tape to the step on the crankshaft nose to protect the seal lip as it is fitted.
6. Lubricate the lip of the seal and, using a suitable tube, tap the seal into its location.
Remove the masking tape.
7. Refit the toothed belt cover backplate, sprockets and belt as described in the earlier Sections of this Chapter.
Crankshaft rear oil seal - removal and refitting
Remove the engine from the car.
Pistons and connecting rods
- removal and refitting
The piston crowns are not marked to
show their direction of fitting, but the
underside of the piston is (see illustration).
Large land (arrowed) faces the
flywheel end of the engine
Flywheel ...
Crankshaft and main bearings
- removal and refitting
Removal
1. With the engine removed from the car, and all the components removed from it, as described in
earlier Sections, the crankshaft can be
removed as follows.
2. Invert the engine so that it ...
See also:
Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual. Ignition system - testing
Warning: Voltages produced by
an electronic ignition system are
considerably higher than those
produced by conventional ignition
systems. Extreme care must be
taken when working on the system wit ...
