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EN-49204 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2049770  Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or damage to the inner side of the cylinder and bearings.
       • Check and confirm the sequence of the crankshaft caps and bearings.

  1. Remove the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Replacement.
  2. Remove the crankshaft cap bolts.
  3. Remove the crankshaft caps with journal bearings (1).
  4. Remove the crankshaft (2).
  5. Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal (3) with housing (4).
  6. Detach the crankshaft rear oil seal from the housing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2049770  Size: SH

    Note: 

       • Take extreme care to prevent any scratches, nicks or damage to the inner side of the cylinder and bearings.
       • Check and confirm the sequence of the crankshaft caps and bearings.

  1. Coat and lubricate the crankshaft caps and bearings (1).
  2. Install the crankshaft (2) with bearings in sequences.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the crankshaft caps with journal bearings (1) and tighten the crankshaft bolts to 50+50° N·m (36.8+50° lb ft).

  5. Object Number: 2049601  Size: SH
  6. Attach the crankshaft rear oil seal to the housing.
  7. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal with housing using the EN-49204 seal installer .
  8. Install the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Replacement.