FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [WLT-1, WLT-2]


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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [WLT-1, WLT-2, WL-3].)

3.  Remove the upper radiator hose.

4.  Remove the radiator cowling and cooling fan.

5.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

7.  Inspect the engine leak.

8.  Adjust the drive belt deflection. (See DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT [WLT-1, WLT-2].)

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Drive belt
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Crankshaft pulley
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Front oil seal


Crankshaft pulley Removal Note

Caution
•  Turning the crankshaft after the crankshaft pulley is removed can dislocate the timing gear.
•  Removing the key can cause the key groove to become misaligned.

1.  Hold the crankshaft using the SST.

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Caution
•  The CKP sensor plate is a very important part for engine operation control; any deformation of the plate may disable the operation control.
When disassembling/assembling the crankshaft pulley, be very careful not to deform the plate by interference with other parts or improper handling.
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Front Oil Seal Removal Note

1.  Cut the oil seal lip using a razor knife.

2.  Remove the oil seal using a screwdriver protected with a rag.

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Front Oil Seal Installation Note

1.  Apply soapy water along the perimeter of the new oil seal.

2.  Push the oil seal slightly in by hand.

3.  Tap the oil seal in evenly using the SST and a hammer.

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4.  To ensure that the oil seal is installed correctly, measure the distance between the end of the gear case cover and the face of the oil seal.

Front oil seal press-in amount
0.0—0.40 mm {0.0—0.015 in}


Crankshaft pulley Installation Note

Caution
•  The CKP sensor plate is a very important part for engine operation control; any deformation of the plate may disable the operation control.
When disassembling/assembling the crankshaft pulley, be very careful not to deform the plate by interference with other parts or improper handling.
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1.  Hold the crankshaft using the SST.

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