Mitsubishi S4S Service Manual page 154

WORKSHOP TIPS
1. Basic Recommended Assembly
Procedures
Proper installation of parts is important to the reliable
operation of an engine. This section outlines basic
recommended procedures, some of which require
special tools, devices or work methods. Improper
parts installation can result in parts or engine damage.
1.1
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Seals
When installing an oil seal (metal-encased type),
observe the following points:
Driving an oil seal into housing
(1) Before installing the oil seal, make sure the lip is
not damaged and apply a thin coat of grease to
the press-fitted surface of the outer case of the
seal.
(2) When instaUing the oil seal, position the lip in
the correct direction.
(3) Using a special tool (oil seal instalIer) to guide
the lip, install the oil seal squarely in the housing.
Do not tap the oil seal with a hammer.
Driving oil seal onto shaft
(l)
Apply a thin coat of grease to the lip of the oil
seal.
(2) When installing the oil seal on a shaft having
splines, threads or keyway, use a special tool (oil
seal guide) in order not to cause damage to the
lip of the oil seal.
13-2
Oil seal instalIer
Oil seal guide