Installation Procedure

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Balancer Chain (3) - Install
Balancer Shaft Driven Sprocket (2) - Install

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Balancer Shaft Sprocket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
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Balancer Chain Tensioner (2) - Install
Balancer Chain Tensioner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
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EN-52593 Locking Pin Tool (2) - Remove
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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Locating Pin (1) - Install [2x]
EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins - Install
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NOTE:
Ensure that the sealing surface is clear of oil, grease and old sealant material.

NOTE:
Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant

NOTE:
The rear oil seal housing must be installed within 8 minutes of applying the RTV sealant application.

Apply a bead of room temperature vulcanizing sealant (1) as shown. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
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NOTE:
Leave the seal protector that ships installed onto the NEW crankshaft rear oil seal housing on.

Install the NEW rear crankshaft rear oil seal housing (2) until the seal protector is flush with the end of the crankshaft.
Press the center of the crankshaft NEW rear oil seal housing in, allowing the crankshaft to push out the seal protector.
DISCARD the seal protector.
Once the NEW rear oil seal housing is completely seated, inspect the seal around the crankshaft to ensure it has not folded over itself.
EN-52483 Cover Installation Guide Pins - Remove
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt (1) - Install and hand tighten [14x]

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolts With Tightening Sequence
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Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Bolt (1) - Tighten in sequence [14x] - Fastener Specifications

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Crankshaft Position Sensor (2) - Install
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
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Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
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Flywheel Locating Pin (2) - Install
Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring (1) - Install
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Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (2) - Install

NOTE:

Install NEW bolts. Do NOT reuse old bolts.

If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [8x] - Fastener Specifications
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Remove the EN-52476 Flywheel Holding Tool
Install the transmission. Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) , or Transmission Replacement (Rear Wheel Drive)