Installation Procedure

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

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
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NOTE: The engine can be equipped with two different front oil seal designs.
For front oil seal first design, use the following procedure:

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
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Install the crankshaft front oil seal (1) to the EN-51368 seal installer (2) with the notch on the surface (3).
NOTE: The special tool EN-51368 seal installer can be used in two positions, depending which crankshaft front oil seal type is used.
For front oil seal second design, use the following procedure:

Fig 3: Front Oil Seal Second Design Procedure
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Install the crankshaft front oil seal (1) to the EN-51368 seal installer (2) with the plane surface (3).
NOTE: The special tool EN-51368 seal installer can be used in two positions, depending which crankshaft front oil seal type is used.
Press the crankshaft front oil seal into the correct seat, by tightening the nut (2) from the EN-51368 seal installer (1).

Fig 4: Installing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
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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.
Remove the EN-51368 seal installer.
Check the correct seat of the crankshaft front oil seal.
Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (L5Q) .