Sealing Flange, Transmission Side: Installing

-- Remove the sealant residue from the cylinder block, oil pan upper section and control housing cover using a rotating plastic brush.

-- Clean sealing surfaces of cylinder block, upper section of oil pan and control housing cover, they must be free of oil and grease.

-- Replace the seals -1 and 2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Rings

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 1 mm).

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking (Nozzle Diameter Approx. 1 Mm)

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-- Apply a bead of sealant -A- on the control housing cover as illustrated.

Fig 3: Applying Sealant Bead On To Control Housing Cover

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• The sealant bead must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm thick.
• Pay special attention to course of sealant bead in area -arrow-.

-- Install the control housing cover so that the alignment sleeve fits into the holes in the cylinder block.

-- Install the bolts hand-tight.

-- Install the bolts -3- in the cylinder block and in the oil pan upper section and tighten to 10 Nm.

Fig 4: Engine Speed Sensor, Vacuum Pump And Bolt

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-- Tighten the bolts in the cylinder block and oil pan upper section to 25 Nm.

-- Wipe off any sealant that leaks out.

-- Install the alignment sleeves all the way.

-- Install a new seal. Refer to CRANKSHAFT SEAL, REPLACING, TRANSMISSION SIDE .

The rest of the installation follows the reverse of the removal procedures. Note the following:

• Install the brake booster vacuum pump. Refer to VACUUM PUMP .
• Install the cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD .
• Install the drive plate. Refer to DRIVE PLATE .
• Remove the Crankshaft Locking Pin T40069 from the back of the cylinder block and install the bolt.
• Fill the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .