Front sealing flange, removing and installing: Installing

NOTE: The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes after applying silicone sealant.

Fig 1: Cutting Off Tube Nozzle & Applying Silicone Sealing Compound To Oil Pan Sealing Surface

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Cut off nozzle of tube at front marking (nozzle dia. approx. 3 mm).

The sealant should applied in a bead 2 - 3 mm wide (arrows).

NOTE: The bead of sealant must not be thicker than 3 mm, otherwise excess sealant can enter the oil pan and obstruct the filter screen in the oil intake line.

Fig 2: Applying Silicone Sealant Bead To Clean Sealing Surface Of Sealing Flange

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Apply the bead of silicone sealant onto the clean sealing surfaces of the sealing flange, as illustrated.
Install the sealing flange immediately, and tighten all bolts lightly.

NOTE:

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Sleeve 2080 A Mount Onto Crankshaft Journal

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To install sealing flange with the oil seal already installed, use guide sleeve from 2080A.

Tighten bolts on sealing flange in diagonal sequence.
Install oil pan. Refer to Installing .

NOTE: After installing, the sealant must be allowed to dry for about 30 minutes before putting in engine oil.

Install crankshaft sprocket.

NOTE: Replace central bolt for sprocket.

Install toothed belt (adjust valve timing). Refer to Installing (adjusting valve timing)
Installing ribbed belt and tensioning element. Refer to Ribbed belt, removing and installing .