Sealing Flange, Removing And Installing, Transmission Side: Installing
Be sure to check the expiration date of the silicone sealant.
The sealing flange must be installed within five minutes of applying the silicone sealant.
To prevent contamination of the lubricating system with sealant residue, place a clean cloth over the open part of the oil pan.
Risk of injuring the eyes from sealant residue.
- Wear protective eyewear.
-- Remove the sealant residue on the cylinder block using a flat-blade scraper or a rotating plastic brush.
-- Sealing surfaces must be free of oil and grease.
-- Clean the crankshaft journal. Only when there is rust on the crankshaft journal coat thinly with engine oil.
-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 2 mm).
-- Apply the silicone sealant on the clean sealing surface of the cover as shown.
- Sealant bead thickness: 2 to 3 mm.
The sealing flange must be installed within five minutes after applying the silicone sealant.
The sealant bead may not be thicker than specified, otherwise excess sealant could enter the oil pan and clog the oil intake pipe screen.
Check the sealing lip of the sealing flange, it must not be kinked or damaged.
-- Check the : T10122/6A -(B)- ; it must not be tilted or contaminated.
-- Mount the : T10122/1 -(A)- on the : T10122/6A -(B)-.
-- Slide the sealing flange -C- with the outer side first onto the Guide Piece -B-.
-- Remove the Guide Piece -A-.
-- Insert the Guide Rod -A- with the sealing flange -B- on the crankshaft journal.
-- It is not necessary to tighten the bolts -arrows-
-- Slide the Sealing Flange -B- over the Guide Piece -A- on the crankshaft journal.
-- Remove the Guide Piece -A-.
-- Tighten the bolts in the tightening sequence. Refer to Figure.
Only six bolts are installed, two bolt openings remain open.
After installing the sealing flange, the sealant must dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only afterward may the engine oil be replenished.
Further assembly is performed in the reverse order of the removal.