Liquid Gasket Application Procedure
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- Using suitable tool (A), remove old liquid gasket from liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.
- Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquid gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
- Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove moisture, grease and foreign materials.
- Attach liquid gasket tube to the suitable tool.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL : Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants .
- Apply liquid gasket without gaps to the specified location according to the specified dimensions.
- If there is a groove for liquid gasket application, apply liquid gasket to the groove.
- As for bolt holes (B), normally apply liquid gasket inside the holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes. Check to read the text of this service information.
(A)
: Groove
: Inside
- Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mating component.
- If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
- Do not retighten bolts or nuts after the installation.
- After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill engine oil and engine coolant.
- Engine oil, Refer to ENGINE OIL : Refilling .
- Engine coolant, refer to Refilling .
CAUTION: If there are more specific instructions in the procedures contained of this service information concerning liquid gasket application, observe them.