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Acura RL. Manual - part 472

4. Install the oil pan on the engine block.

5. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m,

8.8 lbf.ft).

NOTE:

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If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be
installed within 4 minutes.

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If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket,
remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid
gasket.

Fig. 66: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area Of Oil Pan Mating
Surface
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

NOTE:



Wait at least 30 minutes to allow liquid gasket to cure before filling
the engine with oil.

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Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil
pan.

Fig. 67: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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6. Tighten the four bolts (A) securing the transmission, then install the torque converter cover (B).

Fig. 68: Identifying Torque Converter Cover With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

7. Install the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket.

Fig. 69: Identifying Rear Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter Bracket With Torque
Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

8. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.

9. Install exhaust pipe A, using new gaskets (B) and new self-locking nuts (C).

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Fig. 70: Identifying Exhaust Pipe, Gaskets And Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications
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10. Install the splash shield (see step 39 under ENGINE INSTALLATION ).

11. Refill the engine with oil (see step 4 under ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).

12. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

PULLEY END CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION - IN CAR

Special Tools Required

Oil seal driver, 64 mm 070AD-RCAA100

1. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor, timing belt, and timing belt drive pulley (see TIMING

BELT DRIVE PULLEY REPLACEMENT ).

2. Remove the pulley end crankshaft oil seal.

3. Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.

4. Apply a light coat of multipurpose grease to the crankshaft and to the lip of the seal.

5. Using the seal driver, drive in the crankshaft oil seal until the driver bottoms against the oil pump.

When the seal is in place, clean any excess grease off the crankshaft, and check that the oil seal lip is
not distorted.

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Fig. 71: Installing Pulley End Crankshaft Oil Seal
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

6. Install the timing belt drive pulley, CKP sensor, and timing belt (see TIMING BELT DRIVE

PULLEY REPLACEMENT ).

TRANSMISSION END CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL INSTALLATION - IN CAR

Special Tools Required

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Handle driver 07749-0010000

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Driver attachment, 106 mm 070AD-RCAA200

1. Remove the transmission (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ) and the drive plate (see DRIVE

PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

2. Remove the transmission end crankshaft oil seal.

3. Clean and dry the crankshaft oil seal housing.

4. Apply a light coat of multipurpose grease to the crankshaft and to the lip of the seal.

5. Using the handle driver and attachment (106 mm), drive in the crankshaft oil seal until the driver

attachment bottoms against the engine block end cover. Align the hole in the driver attachment with
the pin on the crankshaft.

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