Installation [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL TIMING GEAR CASE OR TIMING CHAIN CASE OIL SEAL

Apply MP grease to the lip of a new timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal.
NOTE:
- Keep the lip free from foreign matter.
- Do not allow MP grease to contact the dust seal.

Using SST and a hammer, tap in the timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal.

SST: 09636-20010

Standard depth

-0.75 to -1.45 mm (-0.0295 to -0.0571 in.) (from edge of the timing chain cover assembly)

NOTE:

Do not tap in the timing gear case or timing chain case oil seal at an angle.
Keep the lip free from foreign matter.
Wipe off any MP grease from the crankshaft.

*a	-0.75 to -1.45 mm (-0.0295 to -0.0571 in.) (from edge of the timing chain cover assembly)

INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 43
INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2015 - ]
INSTALL FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT
Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2015 - ]
INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [08/2015 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [09/2022 - ]