Installation: Flywheel Housing; Installation: Rear Oil Seal - Mitsubishi 6M60-TL Service Manual

FLYWHEEL
Installation procedure
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Installation: Flywheel housing

[Installation]
• Clean the flywheel housing surface where sealant is to be ap-
plied.
• Apply an even and continuous bead of sealant onto the flywheel
housing surface where the crankcase is to be mounted.
• Install the flywheel housing onto the crankcase within 3 minutes
following the application. Be careful not to smear the sealant
bead.
CAUTION
• Do not start the engine at least for an hour after the flywheel
housing has been installed.
• If the flywheel housing mounting bolts are subsequently
loosened, be sure to apply sealant again upon reassembly.
[Inspection]
• While turning the crankshaft, measure the flywheel housing for
any eccentricity at the location indicated in the illustration.
• If the eccentricity exceeds the limit, reassemble the flywheel.
• If the eccentricity still exceeds the limit after reassembly, replace
the defective part(s).

Installation: Rear oil seal

• Clean the rear oil seal surface where sealant is to be applied.
• Apply an even and continuous bead of sealant on the rear oil
seal as shown in the illustration.
• Install the rear oil seal onto the flywheel housing within 3 min-
utes following the application. Be careful not to smear the seal-
ant bead.
CAUTION
• Do not start the engine at least for an hour after the rear oil
seal has been installed.
• If the rear oil seal mounting bolts are subsequently loos-
ened, be sure to apply sealant again upon reassembly.
• Apply engine oil to the rear oil seal lip.
• Install the rear oil seal onto the flywheel housing ensuring that
the seal is faced in the illustrated direction.