Spur Gear Drive, Removing And Installing: Installing

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NOTE:

Replace The O-Ring.

-- Replace the seals -Item ) OVERVIEW - POWER TAKE-OFF and -Item ) OVERVIEW - POWER TAKE-OFF if damaged.

-- Remove any sealant still on the spur gear unit and cylinder block.

-- Clean any oil or grease off the sealing surfaces.

-- Insert the oil pump input shaft -arrow- in the guide on the oil pump.

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NOTE:

To Guarantee That The Drive Axle Engages Correctly In The Oil Pump, Insert The Drive Axle Into The Oil Pump Separately, Do Not Install Together With The Front Bearing Cap.

NOTE:

Note The Expiration Date Of The Sealing Compound.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 1.5 mm).

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CAUTION:

The Lubrication System Could Be Plugged With Excess Sealant.

Do not apply sealant beads thicker than indicated.

-- Apply sealant beads -arrows- to the clean sealing surfaces of the motor as shown in the illustration.

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Thickness of sealant beads: 2.0 mm.

-- Lay a new O-ring -arrow- on the spur gear unit and secure with some grease.

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NOTE:

Install The Spur Gear Unit Within Five Minutes Of Applying The Sealant.

-- Position The Spur Gear Unit And Tighten The Bolts. Refer to the appropriate service information (OVERVIEW - POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN - Spur Gear Unit ) .

-- Install the power take-off drive chain. Refer to POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Use A Hose Clamp Appropriate For The Model.

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-- Slide the dust cap -arrow- with pre-installed hose clamp on the end of the spur gear shaft for the A/C compressor drive.

-- Install the timing chain cover lower section. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .