Rear Oil Seal Installation Note

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Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as shown in the figure.
Thickness

4.0-6.0 mm {0.16-0.23 in}
Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal lip.

Fig 1: Applying Clean Engine Oil To Oil Seal Lip
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Install the rear oil seal using the SST as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Installing Rear Oil Seal Using SST
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Tighten the rear oil seal bolts in the order as shown.
Tightening torque

8.0-11.5 N.m {81.6-117.2 kgf.cm, 70.9-101.7 in.lbf}

Fig 3: Tightening Rear Oil Seal Bolts
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