Honda Motorcycle Service Manual page 11

GENERAL INFORMATION
Bolt or screw lengths can vary for an assembly, cover, or
case. These different lengths must be installed into the
correct locations. If you become confused, place the bolts
into their holes and compare the exposed lengths; each
should be exposed by the same amount.
To prevent warping important components and ensure
proper gasket sealing, multiple sized fasteners should
be torqued as follows: tighten all t o hand-tight, then
torque big fasteners before little fasteners. Torque
pattern should be crisscross from inner-to-outer. To
minimize distortion, critical fasteners should be torqued
in two or three increments. Unless specified otherwise,
bolts and fasteners are installed clean and dry; do not
use oil on the threads.
Oil seals are always installed with grease packed into the
seal cavity and the manufacturer's name facing the out-
side (dry side). When installing seals, always check that
the shaft over which the seal fits is smooth and free of
burrs which could damage the seal.
MANUFACTURER'S NAME
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Old gasket material or sealant must be removed before
reassembly. If the gasket surface is damaged slightly, it
may be possible to smooth that area with an oil stone.
Rubber hoses (fuel, vacuum, or coolant) should be install-
ed so the end is bottomed onto its fitting. This allows ade-
quate area for the hose clip t o grip the hose beneath the
flared end of the fitting.
Rubber or Plastic DustlDirt Boots should be replaced
securely in the exact positions they were designed for.
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