Baffle Plate - Tightening Specifications And Sequence

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Fig 1: Baffle Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten baffle plate bolts to 9 Nm in -1 to 16- sequence.

Sealant Applied On Cylinder Block (For Guide Frame)

Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Applied On Cylinder Block (For Guide Frame)

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-- Clean The Sealing Surfaces. They Must Be Free Of Oil And Grease.

CAUTION:

The Lubrication System Could Be Plugged With Excess Sealant.

Do Not Apply Sealant Bead Thicker Than Indicated.

-- Apply Sealant Beads -Arrows- To The Clean Sealing Surfaces As Shown In The Illustration.

Thickness of sealant beads: 2.0 mm.

-- Position seals -1 through 4-.

NOTE:

The Guide Frame Must Be Installed Within 5 Minutes After Applying The Sealant.

Installation Position Of Alignment Bushings

Fig 3: Installation Position Of Alignment Bushings

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-- If There Are No Alignment Bushings -Arrows- At The Locations Marked In The Guide Frame, Insert Them.