Rotor Housing Assembly Note

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CAUTION:

Assemble the seal rubber without any torsion.
Do not get oil or grease on the seal rubber.

Apply petroleum jelly to a new seal rubber.
Assemble the outer seal rubber to the housing with the white paint in the direction shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing Outer Seal Rubber
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Assemble the inner seal rubber to the housing with the seal rubber joint placed between A-B.

Fig 2: Identifying Points A & B
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Apply the silicone sealant to the position indicated in the figure.
Bead Thickness
1. 2.5-6.5 mm {0.099-0.255 in}
  
  Fig 3: Applying Silicone Sealant
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Apply thread locking compound to the attaching surface of the apex seal and the side piece and affix them.
CAUTION:
- After adhesion, make sure that there is no gap between the apex seal and side piece.
Fig 4: Identifying Attaching Surface
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- If adhesive protrudes, remove with a razor.
NOTE:
- When using a new apex seal, the procedure above is not needed.
Assemble the apex seal and apex seal spring (short) together with the side piece to the engine rear side.

Fig 6: Installing Apex Seal & Apex Seal Spring (Short)
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CAUTION:

Assemble the apex seal spring until it catches the spring stopper of the side piece.

Fig 7: Installing Apex Seal Spring (Long)

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Assemble the apex seal spring (long) while pressing the apex seal spring (short).