Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Precautions for Liquid GasketREMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
^ After removing mounting bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface using seal cutter [SST] and remove old liquid gasket sealing.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
^ Tap seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the side as shown in the figure.
^ In areas where seal cutter [SST] is difficult to use, use plastic hammer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION: If for some unavoidable reason tool such as screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface.
^ Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Attach liquid gasket tube to tube presser [SST: WS39930000 ( - )]
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS".
4. Apply liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.
^ If there is a groove for liquid gasket application, apply liquid gasket to the groove.
^ As for bolt holes, normally apply liquid gasket inside the holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes. Make sure to read the text of this manual.
^ Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mating component.
^ If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
^ Do not retighten mounting bolts or nuts after the installation.
^ After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION: If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.