Installation [10/2015 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL SEAL

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

Using SST and a hammer, tap in the timing chain cover oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing chain cover edge.

SST: 09636-20010

Standard Depth

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

NOTE:

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

*a	Standard Depth

INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY ASSEMBLY
See step 49
INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to INSTALLATION [11/2017 - ]
INSTALL V-RIBBED BELT
Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - ]
INSPECT FOR ENGINE OIL LEAK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2015 - 11/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2019 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2021 - ]