Oil Seals: Installation

NOTE:

Engine removal is not required.
The crankshaft oil seal housing should be dry-Apply a light coat of grease to the crankshaft and to the lips of the seals.

Using the special tool, drive in the timing pulley-end seal until the driver bottoms against the oil pump. When the seal is in place, clean any excess grease off the crankshaft and check that the oil seal lip is not distorted.

Fig 1: Tapping Oil Seal
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Measure the flywheel-end seal thickness and the oil seal housing depth. Using the special tool, drive the flywheel-end seal into the rear cover to the point where the clearance between the bottom of the oil seal and the right side cover is 0.5 - 0.8 mm (0.02 - 0.03 in) (see CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL ).
NOTE: Align the hole in the driver attachment with the pin on the crankshaft.

Fig 2: Tapping Oil Seal
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.