Rear Oil Seal Installation Note

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CAUTION:

Install the rear oil seal within 10 min of applying the silicone sealant.

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

2.2-3.2 mm {0.09-0.12 in}

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Sealant To Mating Faces

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Apply clean engine oil to the new oil seal lip.
Install the SST to the non-woven fabric side of the rear oil seal.

Fig 2: Installing SST To Non-Woven Fabric Side Of Rear Oil Seal
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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: Identifying Back Side Of Rear Oil Seal
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Install the rear oil seal to the engine as shown in the figure.

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 figure.
Tightening torque

8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Oil Seal Bolt Tightening Sequence
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