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Sealant Application

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Fig 1: Engine Front Cover Sealant Application Points
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Sealant Application

Callout Component Name
1 Engine Front Cover

Procedure

  1. Ensure proper use of room temperature vulcanizing (RTV) sealant. Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
  2. Apply a 3 mm (0.118 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown.
  3. Apply a 5 mm (0.197 in) bead of RTV sealant on the engine front cover as shown. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
NOTE:
  • No RTV sealant should be visible in the M12 bolt holes upon final assembly of front cover to engine.
  • Keep the RTV bead path on the outward edge of the t-joints to ensure proper sealant coverage.
2 3 mm (0.118 in) Bead of RTV Sealant
3 5 mm (0.197 in) Bead of RTV Sealant
4 M12 Bolt Holes