Oil Seal Assembly Note
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- Temporarily install the oil seal with the squared end of the oil seal spring fit into the slot of the oil seal.
- Push in the oil seal using an old oil seal.
- Verify that the stroke of the oil seal is smooth and there is no catching by pushing the oil seal with your hand.