Rear Oil Seal Installation Note

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Apply silicone sealant to the mating faces as shown in the illustration.
Thickness 2.2-3.2 mm {0.09-0.12 in}
Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal lip.

Fig 1: Oil Seal Lip Sealant Applying Area
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Install the SST to the non-woven fabric side of the rear oil seal.

Fig 2: Non-Woven Fabric
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From the back side of the rear oil seal, verify that there is no damage or separation in the lip area of the rear oil seal.

Fig 3: Rear Oil Seal Back Side And Lip Area
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Install the rear oil seal to the engine as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Installing Rear Oil Seal To Engine
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Tighten the rear oil seal bolts in the order as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}

Fig 5: Rear Oil Seal Bolts Tightening Sequence
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