Subsection 10 (BOTTOM END)
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1. Bearing cover
2. Drive shaft bearing
Check drive shaft for cracks, bend, pitting or other
visible damages.
Check drive shaft splines for wear or damages.
Check oil seal running surface of the drive shaft
for scratches. Replace if necessary.
Installing the Engine Drive Shaft
The installation is the reverse of removal proce-
dure however, pay attention to the following de-
tails.
Clean all metal components in solvent.
Clean crankcase surfaces and bearing covers us-
ing a combination of
LOCTITE CHISEL (GASKET RE-
MOVER) (P/N 413 708 500)
and a brass brush. First
brush in one direction then make the final brush-
ing perpendicularly (90°) to the first pass.
NOTICE
Do not wipe with rags. Use a new
clean hand towel only.
Use a suitable installer for installing bearings.
Use
LOCTITE 5910 (P/N 293 800 081)
on mating sur-
faces.
IMPORTANT:
When beginning the application of
the bearing cover sealant, the assembly and the
first torquing should be done within 10 minutes.
It is suggested to have all you need on hand to
save time.
Use a plexiglass plate and apply some sealant
on it. Use a soft rubber roller 50 mm - 75 mm
(2 in - 3 in), available in arts products suppliers for
printing, and roll the sealant to get a thin uniform
coat on the plate (spread as necessary). When
ready, apply the sealant on bearing cover sur-
faces.
F12R17A
Do not apply in excess as it will spread out inside
crankcase.
NOTE:
It is recommended to apply this specific
sealant as described here to get a uniform appli-
cation without lumps. If you do not use the roller
method, you may use your finger to uniformly dis-
tribute the sealant (using a finger will not affect
the adhesion).
Installing the Rear Bearing Cover
For bearing cover installation on gearbox side, pro-
tect the oil seal to avoid damaging the sealing lip.
REQUIRED TOOL
DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL
PROTECTOR (P/N 529 036 029)
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1. Drive shaft
2. Bearing cover gearbox side
3. O-ring
4. Protection sleeve
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Rear bearing cover
screws
10 N•m ± 1 N•m
(89 lbf•
in
± 9 lbf•
in
)
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