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Engine Unit: Replacement

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  1. REPLACE CONNECTING ROD SMALL END BUSH 
    1. Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.

      SST 09222-30010 

      Fig 1: Installing Connecting Rod Small End Bush Using SST And Press
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    2. Align the oil holes of a new bushing and the connecting rod.
      Fig 2: Aligning Oil Holes Of A New Bush And Connecting Rod
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    3. Using SST and a press, press in the bushing.

      SST 09222-30010 

      Fig 3: Installing Connecting Rod Small End Bush Using SST And Press
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    4. Using a pin hole grinder, hone the bush to obtain the standard clearance between the bush and piston pin.
      Fig 4: Grinding Pin Hole
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    5. Check the piston pin fit at normal room temperature.
      1. Coat the piston pin with engine oil, and push it into the connecting rod with your thumb.
        Fig 5: Checking Piston Pin
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  2. REPLACE OIL PUMP SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver and wooden block, pry out the oil seal.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil pump body.
      Fig 6: Removing Oil Pump Seal
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    2. Using SST and a hammer, tap In a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the oil pump body edge.

      SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011) 

    3. Apply MP grease to the oil seal.
      Fig 7: Taping New Oil Seal
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  3. REPLACE CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL 
    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.
      Fig 8: Taping Out Oil Seal
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    2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal until its surface is flush with the rear oil seal retainer edge.

      SST 09223-56010 

    3. Apply MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
      Fig 9: Taping In Oil Seal
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  4. REPLACE SPARK PLUG TUBE GASKET 
    1. Bend the 4 ventilation case claws installed on the cylinder head cover to an angle of 90° or more.
    2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the gasket.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cylinder head cover.
      Fig 10: Prying Out Gasket
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    3. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the upper edge of the cylinder head cover.

      SST 09950-60010 (09951-00240, 09951-00440, 09952-06010), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

      NOTE: Be careful of the installation direction.
    4. Apply a light coat of MP grease to the lip of the gasket.
    5. Return the 4 ventilation case claws to their original positions.
      Fig 11: Taping New Gasket
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