Note. Before bolting the holder to the engine with the new oil seal installed in it, reinstall the crankshaft and main bearing caps.
1. Measure the standard seating depth of the old oil seal in the holder socket, then place the holder plate with the edges on a pair of wooden blocks of equal height and use a suitable drift and hammer to knock the old oil seal out of its socket (see accompanying illustration). Try not to damage the walls of the nest.
2. Wipe the holder thoroughly, then lubricate the outer edge of the new oil seal with clean engine oil. The stuffing box must be planted in the socket strictly perpendicular, so it is not recommended to drive it into the holder with a hammer. In the absence of access to a press, the gland can be filled into the socket using a large vice with soft jaws - while the holder with the gland must be clamped between two flat wooden blocks, ensuring uniform distribution of the load over the entire area of the end surface of the gland. In extreme cases, the use of a hammer is allowed, however, tapping should be done through a flat wooden block (see accompanying illustration). Act slowly, making sure that there is no distortion.
3. Using a blade-type feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the oil seal and carrier. The gap should have an equal value along the entire perimeter of the holder and not go beyond the range of 0.51÷0.76 mm.
4. Apply a thin layer of RTV Sealant around the entire edge of the holder.
5. Before putting on assembly of the holder with an epiploon on a pin of a cranked shaft, grease sponges of an epiploon with universal greasing. Don't forget to replace the holder seal.
Note. Before installation, both surfaces of the gasket should also be lubricated with RTV sealant.
6. Having seated the holder close to the block, tighten the bolts of its fastening by hand, make sure that the holder is installed correctly, then tighten the bolts with the required force (see Specifications to Parts Engine repair without removal from the car - Civic models and Engine repair without removal from the car - Integra models this chapter). Cut the edge of the gasket flush with the mating surface of the oil pan (try not to scratch the last one).