REPLACE TIMING GEAR CASE OIL SEAL
Tech Tips
There are 2 methods to remove the oil seal.
If the timing gear cover is removed from the cylinder block:
Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.
Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing gear cover edge.
Apply MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
If the timing gear cover is installed to the cylinder block:
Using a knife, cut through the lip of the oil seal.
Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
Note
Be careful not to damage the crankshaft.
Apply MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing gear cover edge.
REPLACE TIMING GEAR COVER OIL SEAL
Tech Tips
There are 2 methods to remove the oil seal.
If the timing gear cover is removed from the cylinder block:
Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.
Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing gear cover edge.
Apply MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
If the timing gear cover is installed to the cylinder block:
Using SST, remove the oil seal.
Apply MP grease to the lip of a new oil seal.
Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the timing gear cover edge.
REPLACE REAR ENGINE OIL SEAL
Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.
Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.
Apply MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
REPLACE CONNECTING ROD SMALL END BUSH
Using SST and a press, press out the bush.
Align the oil holes of a new bush and the connecting rod.
Using SST and a press, press in the bush.
Using a pin hole grinder, hone the bush to obtain the standard specified clearance between the bush and piston pin.
Check the piston pin fit at normal room temperature.
Coat the piston pin with engine oil, and push it into the connecting rod with your thumb.