2001. Ox66 225 lower crank seal

[DannyB]

I’m assembling Yamaha engine and wanted to double check seal direction for lower crank
the service manual has it with lip spring facing down. I swear it was installed with spring facing engine.... anyone no which direction is correct?


thanks

[Capt.Insane-o]

Down.

[DannyB]

Down.
Thanks so much!