Oasis LS L4-2253cc 2.3L SOHC VTEC MFI (1999)
Balance Shaft: Technical Service Bulletins
Tools - Front Balancer Shaft Oil Seal Installation
BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB99-14-SO11
ISSUE DATE:
JULY 1999
GROUP:
STANDARD TOOLS
OASIS (VO) FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION TOOL
AFFECTED VEHICLES
All 1996-99 Oasis (VO) models.
SERVICE INFORMATION
A special tool is required to properly install the front balancer shaft oil seal on the affected vehicles. However, the balancer shaft oil seal installation
procedure in the Workshop Manual, does not install the balancer shaft oil seal to the proper depth. Improper oil seal installation depth may cause
premature oil seal failure. The procedure in the Workshop Manual should not be used.
Refer to the information outlined in this bulletin for the proper Balancer Shaft Oil Seal installation procedure and Essential Tool information.
In addition, procedure step 2 of "Crankshaft and Balancer Shaft Oil Seals" (installation) Section 7, in the appropriate workshop manuals must be crossed
out, preferably with a pen. Do not use permanent marker, since it will bleed to other side of page.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Clean the balancer shaft and the balancer shaft oil seal housing with contact cleaner.
2.
Air dry or use a lint-free cloth to dry the balancer shaft and the balancer shaft oil seal housing.
3.
Apply a light coat of grease to the balancer shaft and to the lip of the new seal.
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Do not lubricate or apply sealant to the outside of the seal.
4.
Slide the new seal on the balancer shaft.
5.
Place the seal installer on the balancer shaft, and then thread the installer shaft into the balancer shaft. (Figure 1)
6.
Hold the installer shaft stationary with an 8 mm wrench, then turn the 19 mm nut clockwise until the seal installer bottoms out on the oil pump
housing.
