EG-16
PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK
Precautions for Using Power Tools
Use power tools such as an air runner for disassembly only. Do not
use them for assembly.
Precautions for Applying Gasket Sealant
SEPARATION OF PARTS COATED WITH GASKET
SEALANT
• After removing the mounting bolts and mounting nuts, cut and
remove the gasket sealant with seal cutter (special tool KV101-
11100) according tothe following procedure.
[1] Drive in the seal cutter in the direction of the arrow.
[2] Slide the seal cutter in the direction of the arrow.
[3] Slide the seal cutter in the direction of the arrow.
CAUTION:
• Take care not to damage the mating faces.
• If it is difficult to use the seal cutter, remove the gasket
sealant by hitting it lightly with a plastic hammer.
CAUTION:
If it is obliged to use a flat-head screwdriver, take extreme care
not to damage the mating faces.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING GASKET SEALANT
1. Remove the old gasket sealant sticking to the mating faces with
scraper.
• Remove all the gasket sealant from the grooves, mounting
bolts, and bolt holes, too.
2. Wipe the mating faces with isoparaffin, etc. to remove water, oil,
grease, and foreign matter.
3. Install the genuine gasket sealant to tube presser (common
tool).
4. Apply the gasket sealant to the specified parts and dimensions
without breaking it.
• Apply the gasket sealant to the grooves, too, if specified so.
• As a rule, apply the gasket sealant to the inside of the bolt
holes. The outside of the bolt holes may need to be coated
with the gasket sealant, however. Accordingly, refer to the
manual without fail.
• Install the parts within 5 minutes after applying the gasket
sealant.
• Wipe off the projected gasket sealant immediately.
• Do not retighten the bolts after installing the parts.
• After installing the parts, wait at least 30 minutes before
supplying engine oil or coolant.
CAUTION:
If a direction is given in the manual, observe it.
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