Anaerobic Type Gasket Eliminator Sealant; Anaerobic Type Threadlock Sealant; Anaerobic Type Pipe Sealant - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

• The surfaces to be sealed must be clean and dry.
• Use a RTV sealant bead size as specified in the
service procedure.
• Apply the RTV sealant bead to the inside of any bolt
holes areas.
NOTE
Do not wait for the RTV sealant to skin over.
• Assemble the components while the RTV sealant is
still wet to the touch, within 3 minutes.
NOTE
Do not overtighten the fasteners.
• Tighten the fasteners in sequence, if specified, and to
the proper torque specifications.

Anaerobic Type Gasket Eliminator Sealant

Anaerobic type gasket eliminator sealant cures in the
absence of air. This type of sealant is used where 2 rigid
parts, such as castings, are assembled together. When 2
rigid parts are disassembled and no sealant or gasket is
readily noticeable, then the 2 parts were probably
assembled using an anaerobic type gasket eliminator
sealant.
Use the following information when using gasket
eliminator sealant:
• Always follow all the safety recommendations and
directions that are on the gasket eliminator sealant
container.
• Apply a continuous bead of gasket eliminator sealant
to one flange.
The surfaces to be sealed must be clean and dry.
CAUTION
!
Do not allow the sealant to enter a blind hole.
The sealant may prevent the fastener from
achieving proper clamp load, cause
component damage when the fastener is
tightened, or lead to component failure.
NOTE
• Gasket eliminator sealed joint fasteners
that are partially torqued and the gasket
eliminator sealant allowed to cure more
than 5 minutes, may result in incorrect
shimming and sealing of the joint.
• Do not overtighten the fasteners.
– Apply the gasket eliminator sealant
evenly to get a uniform thickness of the
gasket eliminator sealant on the sealing
surface.
– Tighten the fasteners in sequence, if
specified, and to the proper torque
specifications.
– After properly tightening the fasteners,
remove the excess gasket eliminator
sealant from the outside of the joint.

Anaerobic Type Threadlock Sealant

Anaerobic type threadlock sealant cures in the absence
of air. This type of sealant is used for threadlocking and
sealing of bolts, fittings, nuts, and studs. This type of
sealant cures only when confined between 2 close fitting
metal surfaces.
Use the following information when using threadlock
sealant:
• Always follow all safety recommendations and
directions that are on the threadlock sealant container.
• The threaded surfaces to be sealed must be clean
and dry.
• Apply the threadlock sealant as specified on the
threadlock sealant container.
NOTE
• Fasteners that are partially torqued and
then the threadlock sealant allowed to cure
more than 5 minutes, may result in
incorrect clamp load of assembled
components.
• Do not overtighten the fasteners.
• Tighten the fasteners in sequence, if specified, and to
the proper torque specifications.

Anaerobic Type Pipe Sealant

Anaerobic type pipe sealant cures in the absence of air
and remains pliable when cured. This type of sealant is
used where 2 parts are assembled together and require
a leak proof joint.
Use the following information when using pipe sealant:
• Do not use pipe sealant in areas where extreme
temperatures are expected. These areas include:
– The exhaust manifold
– The head gasket
– Surfaces where a different sealant is specified
• Always follow all the safety recommendations and the
directions that are on the pipe sealant container.
• The surfaces to be sealed must be clean and dry.
Engine Mechanical: 1D-5