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Engine Front Cover Cleaning and Inspection

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Important:  Do not use the crankshaft oil seal again. Install a NEW crankshaft oil seal during assembly.

Do not use the front cover-to-engine block gasket again. Install a NEW gasket during assembly.

Fig 1: Inspecting Engine Front Cover
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  1. Remove the crankshaft oil seal (1) from the front cover.
  2. Clean the cover in solvent. Remove the sealant from the cover oil pan surface. Refer to REPLACING ENGINE GASKETS  .
    CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
  3. Dry the cover with compressed air.
  4. Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging.
  5. Inspect the cover-to-oil pan threaded bolt holes for damaged threads or debris.
  6. Inspect the crankshaft oil seal mounting bore for damage.
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