Installation of Front Oil Seal
PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the front oil seal for wear or damage to the sealing lip and replace if necessary.
2. Inspect the condition of the garter spring that holds the sealing lip of the oil seal.

3. Lubricate the outer surface of the new oil seal with engine oil. Using special tool 09231–22100 or a sleeve of suitable diameter, install the oil seal onto the crankshaft until it contacts the front cover.

4. Using special tool 09231–22000, install the oil seal fully into the front cover bore.
5. Install the crankshaft pulley, timing belt, and crankshaft pulley.
6. Install the oil filter.
7. Clean the mating surfaces of the oil pan and cylinder block of old gasket residue.

8. Apply a continuous bead of sealant, 4 mm in diameter, to the oil pan mating surface. Apply sealant on the inside of the bolt holes. Install the oil pan within 15 minutes after applying the sealant.
9. Install the oil pan onto the cylinder block and secure with bolts.
Tightening torque: 6–8 N·m
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