Sealing Flange, Removing And Installing, Transmission Side: Installing

Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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-- Cover open engine components.

CAUTION:

Risk of injuring the eyes from sealant residue.

- Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the cylinder block -1- using a flat-blade scraper or a rotating plastic brush.

-- Clean any oil and grease off of the sealing surfaces and crankshaft journal.

TIP:

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 2 mm).

Fig 3: Identifying Silicone Sealant Application Area

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CAUTION:

Risk of engine damage due to excess sealant in the lubrication system.

- Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.
The sealing flange must be installed within five minutes of applying the sealant.
Check the sealing lip of the sealing flange, it must not be kinked or damaged.
The sealing lip must be pointed to the engine after installing -arrow-. If the sealing lip >>folds<< outward when installing, leaks will result.

Fig 4: Sealing Lip Must Be Pointed To The Engine
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-- Check the Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece: T10122/6A -B- ; it must not be tilted or contaminated.

Fig 5: Sealing Flange, 2 Guide Pieces Installation Position

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-- Attach the Guide Piece to Crankshaft Seal Install Kit - Guide Piece: T10122/1 -A- to the Crank Shaft Seal Installer - Guide Piece -B-.

-- Slide the Sealing Flange -- -C- on the Guide Piece -B-, with the outer side on it.

-- Remove the Guide Piece -A-.

-- Place the Guide Piece -A- with the Sealing Flange -- -B- on the crankshaft journal.

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TIP:

It is not necessary to tighten the bolts -arrows-

-- Slide the Sealing Flange -- -B- through the Guide Piece -A- on the crankshaft journal.

-- Remove the Guide Piece -A-.

-- Tighten the sealing flange.

After installing the sealing flange, the sealant must dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only afterward may the engine oil be replenished.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the intermediate plate. Refer to Figure.

-- Check the oil level. Refer to ENGINE OIL .