Install sealing flange within 5 minutes of applying the silicone sealant.
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Cut off tube nozzle at forward marking (approx. 3 mm Ø of nozzle).
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Sealant bead must not be wider than 2...3 mm, because otherwise excess sealant can enter sump and clog strainer in oil pump suction pipe as well as drip onto crankshaft oil seal.
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Before applying sealant bead, cover sealing surface of oil seal with a clean rag.
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Apply silicone sealant bead as shown to the clean sealing surface of sealing flange.
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Install sealing flange immediately and tighten all bolts lightly.
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When fitting sealing flange with oil seal installed, use guide sleeve -T10053/1-.
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Tighten securing bolts for sealing flange to 15 Nm using alternate and diagonal sequence.