Powertrain

Cam Chain Case Oil Seal Replacement (K24Z7)

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  1. Vehicle Lift

1.

Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.


  1. Tire and Wheel-Removal, Front Right

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1.

Remove the right front wheel.


  1. Splash Shield

1.

Remove the splash shield (A).


  1. Drive Belt

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1.

Move the auto-tensioner (A) using the belt tension release tool in the direction of the arrow to relieve tension from the drive belt, then remove the drive belt.


  1. Crankshaft Pulley

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1.

Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and the crankshaft pulley holder (B).


2.

Remove the bolt with a socket, 19 mm (C) and a breaker bar, then remove the crankshaft pulley.


  1. Cam Chain Case Oil Seal

1.

Remove the chain case oil seal (A) using a commercially available pry bar.


  1. Cam Chain Case Oil Seal

1.

Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.


2.

Apply light coat of new engine oil to the lip of the chain case oil seal.


3.

Use the driver handle 15 x 135L and the hub dis/assembly tool, 42 mm to drive a new oil seal (A) squarely into the chain case to the specified installed height.


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4.

Measure the distance between the chain case surface (A) and the oil seal (B).

Oil Seal Installed Height:

5.55-5.95 mm (0.2185-0.2343 in)


5.

Clean the excess oil off the crankshaft, and check that the oil seal lip is not distorted.


  1. Crankshaft Pulley

1.

Clean the crankshaft pulley (A), the crankshaft (B), the bolt (C), and the washer (D). Lubricate with new engine oil as shown.


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2.

Install the crankshaft pulley, and hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and the crankshaft pulley holder (B).


3.

Torque the bolt to 50 N·m with a torque wrench and a socket, 19mm(C). Do not use an impact wrench. If the pulley bolt or crankshaft are new, torque the bolt to 177 N·m, then remove the bolt and torque it to 50 N·m.


4.

Tighten the pulley bolt an additional 90 °.


  1. Drive Belt

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1.

Install the drive belt.


  1. Splash Shield

1.

Install the splash shield (A).


  1. Tire and Wheel-Installation, Front Right

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1.

Install the right front wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

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