REAR OIL SEAL: Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install rear oil seal.
- Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the figure below.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Oil And Dust Seal Lips
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- Press in rear oil seal (1) to the position as shown in the figure below.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Oil Seal Installation Position
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- Using a suitable drift [outer diameter 101 mm (3.98 in)], press-fit until the height of rear oil seal is level with the mounting surface.
- Check the garter spring is in position and seal lips are not inverted.
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
  - Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil seal.
  Fig 3: Installing Rear Oil Seal Using Drift
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Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.