FRONT OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove the following parts.

• Front fender protector (RH): Refer to EXT-22, "Exploded View".

• Drive belt: Refer to EM-20, "Exploded View".

• Crankshaft pulley: Refer to EM-67, "Exploded View".

2. Remove front oil seal with a suitable tool.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply new engine oil to new front oil seal joint surface and seal lip.

2. Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the figure.

A : Dust seal lip
B : Oil seal lip
: Engine outside
: Engine inside

• Press-fit front oil seal using a suitable drift with outer diameter 57 mm (2.24 in) and inner diameter 45 mm (1.77 in).

Within 0.3 mm (0.012 in) toward engine front (crankshaft pulley side) Within 0.5 mm (0.020 in) toward engine rear (crankshaft sprocket side)

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.

• Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal, for the rest of parts.