1. When overhauling the engine, replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. All gasket surfaces, oil seal lips and O-rings must be cleaned.
2. During reassembly, properly oil all mating parts and bearings and lubricate the oil seal lips with grease.

Replacement parts
Lock washers/plates and cotter pinsChecking the transmission
1. Measure:
Main axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge "1")
Out of specification Replace
the main axle.
2. Measure:
Drive axle runout
(with a centering device and dial gauge "1")
Out of specification Replace
the drive axle.
3. Check:
Transmiss ...
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion,
and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless,
tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or smell
any en ...
Checking the timing chain and timing chain guide
1. Check:
Timing chain
Damage/stiffness Replace the
timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a set.
2. Check:
Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear Replace.
Checking the oil strainer
1. Check:
Oil strainer
Damage Replace.
Contaminants Clean with solvent.
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