Gasket Reuse and Applying Sealant
| • | DO NOT reuse any gasket unless specified. |
| • | Gaskets that can be reused will be identified in the service procedure. |
| • | DO NOT apply sealant to any gasket or sealing surface unless specified
in the service procedure. |
Separating Components
| • | Use a rubber mallet in order to separate the components. |
| • | Bump the part sideways in order to loosen the components. |
| • | Bumping of the component should be done at bends or reinforced areas of
the component to prevent distortion of the components. |
Cleaning Gasket Surfaces
| • | Use care to avoid gouging or scraping the sealing surfaces. |
| • | Use a plastic or wood scraper in order to remove all the sealant from
the components. |
| | DO NOT use any other method or technique to remove the
sealant or the gasket material from a part. |
| • | DO NOT use abrasive pads, sand paper, or power tools to clean the gasket
surfaces. |
| - | These methods of cleaning can cause damage to the component sealing surfaces. |
| - | Abrasive pads also produce a fine grit that the oil filter cannot remove
from the engine oil. |
| - | This fine grit is an abrasive and can cause internal
engine damage. |
Assembling Components
| • | Assemble components using only the sealant (or equivalent) that is specified
in the service procedure. |
| • | Sealing surfaces must be clean and free of debris or oil. |
| • | Specific components such as crankshaft oil seals or valve stem oil seals
may require lubrication during assembly. |
| • | Components requiring lubrication will be identified in the service procedure. |
| • | Apply only the amount of sealant specified in the service procedure to
a component. |
| • | DO NOT allow the sealant to enter into any blind threaded holes, as the
sealant may prevent the fastener from clamping correctly or cause component damage
when tightened. |
| | Important: DO NOT overtighten the fasteners.
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| • | Tighten the fasteners to the correct specifications. |
