A: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Case Assembly Installation
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- Remove all the traces of sealant adhering to the cylinder block and ladder frame using a remover or others. Then, degrease them using quick-drying degreasing agent (white gasoline).
- Apply the sealant without any gap to the cylinder block and ladder frame as shown in the figure. Within three minutes, install the crankshaft rear oil seal case assembly.
Specified sealant: Three bond 1227D or equivalent
- Apply a small amount of engine oil to the entire inner diameter of the oil seal lip, and install the crankshaft rear oil seal case assembly.CAUTION: Do not apply oil or water to the sealant-applied area or start up the engine within 2 hours after the installation of the crankshaft rear oil seal.
- Tighten the crankshaft rear oil seal case assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)