Inspection After Removal
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WARNING:
- To avoid the risk of injury to eyes and skin, when using caustic solutions, solvents, acids, or alkaline materials follow the manufacturer's recommendations for use and wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing. Some of these materials are also flammable. To avoid risk of fire or burns, never smoke or allow sparks or flames (such as pilot lights, electrical switches, or welding equipment) in the work area. Avoid spilling onto a hot exhaust manifold which can cause a fire.
- Some solvents are flammable and toxic. Read the manufacturer's instructions before using.
- When using compressed air for cleaning, to avoid the risk of personal injury from flying debris and dirt:
- Do not exceed 207 kPa (2.111 kg/cm 2 , 30 psi).
- Wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing including gloves.
CAUTION:
The rear oil seal lip and the sealing surface on the crankshaft must be free from all oil residue to prevent seal leaks.
- Clean the rear crankshaft sealing surface and bore with solvent.NOTE: Do not use abrasive pads to clean the seal carrier or the block.
- Dry the surface with compressed air.
- If the rear seal carrier was removed, use solvent to clean oil, seal residue, and gasket residue from the rear seal carrier.
- Dry with compressed air.
- Inspect the rear seal carrier for damage. If damage is found, replace the rear seal carrier.
- Inspect the crankshaft seal contact area for a wear groove. If the groove is deeper than 0.25 mm (0.010 in), the crankshaft must be replaced.
- Use a fine crocus cloth to remove any nicks or burrs. No wear sleeve is available if the crankshaft sealing surface is damaged.
WARNING:
- To avoid the risk of injury to eyes and skin, when using caustic solutions, solvents, acids, or alkaline materials follow the manufacturer's recommendations for use and wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing. Some of these materials are also flammable. To avoid risk of fire or burns, never smoke or allow sparks or flames (such as pilot lights, electrical switches, or welding equipment) in the work area. Avoid spilling onto a hot exhaust manifold which can cause a fire.
- Some solvents are flammable and toxic. Read the manufacturer's instructions before using.
- When using compressed air for cleaning, to avoid the risk of personal injury from flying debris and dirt:
- Do not exceed 207 kPa (2.111 kg/cm 2 , 30 psi).
- Wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing including gloves.
CAUTION:
The rear oil seal lip and the sealing surface on the crankshaft must be free from all oil residue to prevent seal leaks.
- Clean the rear crankshaft sealing surface and bore with solvent.NOTE: Do not use abrasive pads to clean the seal carrier or the block.
- Dry the surface with compressed air.
- Use solvent to clean oil, seal residue, and gasket residue from the rear seal carrier.
- Dry with compressed air.
- Inspect the rear seal carrier for damage. If damage is found, replace the rear seal carrier.
- Inspect the crankshaft seal contact area for a wear groove. If the groove is deeper than 0.25 mm (0.010 in), the crankshaft must be replaced.
- Use a fine crocus cloth to remove any nicks or burrs. No wear sleeve is available if the crankshaft sealing surface is damaged.