Installing Chain Housing Cover At The Left And Right

NOTE:

Residual sealant

Ensure that they are cleaned thoroughly and that any remaining sealant is removed completely.

IMPORTANT: Attach all tie-wraps at the same places during installation.

Remove old sealant from the sealing faces.
WARNING:
Risk of damage or injury from foreign bodies flying around during grinding, drilling and milling
- Risk of eye injuries
Wear protective goggles.
1. Remove residual sealant from the chain housing cover and cylinder head using a rotating plastic brush.
2. Sealing faces must be free of oil and grease.
Fig 1: Cleaning Sealing Faces
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Cut off the nozzle on the tube at the front marking (nozzle diameter is approx. 2 mm).
Check use-by date of sealant.

Fig 2: Cutting Nozzle On Tube
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IMPORTANT: The component must be installed and secured within five minutes of applying sealant.
Apply a bead of sealant -arrows- to the clean sealing faces of the chain housing cover as shown.
Sealant bead thickness: 2.5 mm

Fig 3: Applying Bead Of Sealant
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Fit the relevant chain housing cover and tighten screws.
Further installation is performed in reverse order.