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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE:

    The engine can be equipped with two different front oil seal designs.

    Check which one of crankshaft front oil seals (1, 2) is installed.

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    For front oil seal first design, use the following procedure:

  3. NOTE:

    The special tool EN-51368  seal installer can be used in two positions, depending which crankshaft front oil seal type is used.

  4. Install the crankshaft front oil seal (1) to the EN-51368  seal installer (2) with the notch on the surface (3).
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    For front oil seal second design, use the following procedure:

  6. NOTE:

    The special tool EN-51368  seal installer can be used in two positions, depending which crankshaft front oil seal type is used.

  7. Install the crankshaft front oil seal (1) to the EN-51368  seal installer (2) with the plane surface (3).
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    CAUTION:

    Be careful that the crankshaft front oil seal does not deform while installing. Failing to do so may reduce the leak-tightness and could cause damage to the crankshaft.

    Press the crankshaft front oil seal into the correct seat, by tightening the nut (2) from the EN-51368  seal installer (1).

  9. Remove the EN-51368  seal installer.
  10. Check the correct seat of the crankshaft front oil seal.
  11. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .