Acura RL. Manual - part 471

Fig. 59: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Bearing Cap Bolts With Torque Specifications 
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23. Apply a light coat of multipurpose grease to the crankshaft and to the lip of the seal.  

24. Drive the new crankshaft oil seal until the driver attachment bottoms on the engine block end cover. 

Fig. 60: Installing Crankshaft Oil Seal 
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25. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the engine block end cover mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt 

holes.  

26. Clean and dry the engine block end cover mating surfaces. 

 

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27. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004,08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine 

block mating surface of the engine block end cover. Install the component within 5 minutes of 
applying the liquid gasket. 

28. Install the dowel pins (A), new O-ring (B), and the engine block end cover (C) on the engine block. 

Fig. 62: Identifying Dowel Pins, O-Ring And Engine Block End Cover With Torque 
Specifications 
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29. Clean the excess grease off the crankshaft, and check the seal for distortion.  

30. Install a new crankshaft oil seal in the oil pump (see step 2 under INSTALLATION ).  

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. 61: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area Of Engine Block 
Mating Surface 
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31. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pump mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.  

32. Clean and dry the oil pump mating surfaces.  

33. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009, evenly to the engine 

block mating surface of the oil pump. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid 
gasket. 

34. Grease the lip of the oil seal, and apply oil to the new O-ring (A). 

NOTE:



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



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

Fig. 63: Identifying Liquid Gasket Applying Area Of Engine Block 
Mating Surface 
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Fig. 64: Identifying Dowel Pins, Oil Pump, Baffle Plate And Oil Screen With Torque 
Specifications 
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35. Install the dowel pins (B), then align the inner rotor with the crankshaft, and install the oil pump (C).  

36. Clean the excess grease off the crankshaft, and check the seal for distortion.  

37. Install the baffle plate (D), then install the oil screen (E) with new O-ring (F).  

38. Install the rocker arm oil control solenoid/oil filter assembly (A), with a new rocker arm oil control 

solenoid filter (B). 

Fig. 65: Identifying Rocker Arm Oil Control Solenoid/Oil Filter Assembly With Torque 
Specifications 
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39. Install the oil pan (see OIL PAN INSTALLATION ).  

40. Install the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (see CKP SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).  

41. Install the cylinder heads (see CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION ).  

42. Install the drive plate (see DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

43. Install the transmission (see TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).  

44. Install the engine assembly (see ENGINE INSTALLATION ). 

OIL PAN INSTALLATION 

1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.  

2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.  

3. Apply liquid gasket, P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-009, evenly to the oil pan 

mating surface of the engine block. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid 
gasket. 

NOTE:

When any crankshaft or connecting rod bearing is replaced, after 
assembly it is necessary to run the engine at idling speed until it 
reaches normal operating temperature, then continue to run it for about 
15 minutes.

 

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