Installation Procedure
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- Make sure the crankshaft is free of grit, loose rust, and burrs. Correct as needed.
- Apply a very light film of oil onto the crankshaft sealing surface. DO NOT apply oil to the sealing surface of the engine block.
- Install the seal onto J 42849 .
- Position the J 42849 against the crankshaft. Thread the attaching screws into the tapped holes in the crankshaft.
- Tighten the screws securely with a screwdriver in order to ensure that the seal is installed squarely over the crankshaft.
- Rotate the center nut until the J 42849 bottoms.
- Remove the J 42849 .
- Install the flywheel. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement .