Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation

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Fig 1: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal

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Slide the crankshaft rear oil seal (2) across the EN-235-6 installer (1) contained in EN-235-D kit.

Fig 2: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal And Installer

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Install the crankshaft rear oil seal (1) with EN-235-6 installer (2) to the crankshaft.

Fig 3: Oil Seal Installer

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Use EN-658-1 installer (2) to strike the crankshaft rear oil seal (1)

Fig 4: Check Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal For Proper Seat

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Check the crankshaft rear oil seal for proper seat, the EN-658-1 installer (1) must be flush with the cylinder block at the position (arrow).

Fig 5: Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring And Oil Seal Housing

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Install the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring (2).

CAUTION:

Do not allow the crankshaft encoder wheel to come into contact with external magnetic fields or sharp metal objects. Do not drop the crankshaft encoder wheel. Do not damage the rubberized encoder track. Failure to follow these precautions may cause damage to the component.

Install the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (1).

Fig 6: Crankshaft Position Sensor And Bolt

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Install the crankshaft position sensor (3) to the crankshaft rear oil seal housing (1).

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the crankshaft position sensor bolt (2) and tighten to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).
Remove the collecting basin.
See CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT steps 2 and 3.