Does anyone know the procedure or have done a crankshaft seal replacement on a 2001 X-Type 2.5 sedan? Just wondering if I can do the job myself or need to take to the dealer? cheers guys.

 

Removal
1. Remove the crankshaft vibration damper.
2. Using the special tool (303-700), remove the crankshaft front oil seal.

Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the seal and the tool are approximately parallel to the front of the engine.
• NOTE: Lubricate the seal lip with oil WSE-M2C908-A or equivalent meeting Jaguar specification.
Using the special tool (303-542), install the crankshaft front oil seal.
2. Install the crankshaft vibration damper.

This is the procedure for the front seal. I assume this is the one your wanting to do? I have not done this myself, so I can't say what the difficulty is or what other tools could be used in place of the specialty ones. The difficult part in all this is getting to and removing the crankshaft vibration damper.

Removal
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the splash shield.
3. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) electrical connector.
4. Remove the CKP sensor.
5. Detach the accessory drivebelt.
1. Using the special tool, rotate the belt tensioner counter clockwise.
2. Detach the accessory drivebelt.
6. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft vibration damper retaining bolt.
Remove and discard the crankshaft vibration damper retaining bolt.
7. Install the special tool.
8. Using the special tools, remove the crankshaft vibration damper.

Installation
1. NOTE: Coat the crankshaft damper keyway with silicone gasket sealant WSE-M4G323-A6 or equivalent meeting Jaguar specification.
Using the special tool, install the crankshaft vibration damper.
2. Using the special tool, tighten the crankshaft vibration damper retaining bolt.
Install a new crankshaft vibration damper retaining bolt.

1. Complete the tightening sequence.
2. Stage 1: Torque to 120 Nm.
3. Stage 2: Loosen the bolt (minimum 1 turn).
4. Stage 3: Torque to 50 Nm.
5. Stage 4: Angle Torque to 90°.

1. Using the special tool, rotate the belt tensioner counter- clockwise.
2. Attach the accessory drivebelt.
4. Install the CKP.
Tighten to 10 Nm.
5. Connect the CKP electrical connector.
6. Install the splash shield.
7. Install the wheel and tire