Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair

REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING







After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface using a seal cutter and remove the liquid gasket sealing.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

In areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer to lightly tap (1) the cutter where the Silicone RTV Sealant is applied. Use a plastic hammer to slide the cutter (2) by tapping on the side.

CAUTION: If for some unavoidable reason a tool such as a flat-bladed screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.








LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove the old Silicone RTV Sealant adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface.
Remove the sealant completely from the groove of the gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.

2. Thoroughly clean the gasket application surface and the mating surface and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Attach the sealant tube to the tube presser.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent.







4. Apply the sealant using Tool without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.
Tube presser WS39930000 (-)







- If there is a groove for the sealant application, apply the sealant to the groove.
- As for the bolt holes, normally apply the sealant inside the holes. If specified, it should be applied outside the holes.
- Within five minutes of the sealant application, install the mating component.
- If the sealant protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
- Do not retighten after the installation.
- After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill the engine with the specified oil and coolant.

CAUTION: Follow all specific instructions.