Overview - Oil Pan/Oil Pump: Notes

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CAUTION:

Danger of catalytic converter damage.

The oil level must not exceed the "MAX" marking.

NOTE:

If large quantities of metal particles or abraded material are detected during engine repairs, it may mean the crankshaft or rod bearings are damaged. To prevent damage, perform the following steps after completing the repair: carefully clean the oil channels and replace the oil spray jets, the oil cooler and the oil filter.

Oil capacities, specifications and viscosity classes. Refer to appropriate FLUID CAPACITY TABLE information in MAINTENANCE. .

Oil injector jet for piston cooling. Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Spray Jet And Bolt

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Fig 2: Identifying Upper And Lower Oil Pans, Oil Pump And Oil Cooler Overview

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Nut
- 9 Nm
Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-
- Removing and installing. Refer to Oil Level Thermal Sensor -G266-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Seal
- Replace
Oil Pan Lower Section
- Removing and installing. Refer to OIL PAN LOWER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- Steel bolts:
  - 9 Nm
- Aluminum bolts:
  - 3 Nm +90° turn
  - Replace
Lower Oil Baffle
Bolt
- Replace
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Figure.
Oil Pan Upper Section
- Removing and installing. Refer to OIL PAN UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Alignment Sleeve
- Quantity: 2
O-Ring
- Insert into guide frame
- Replace
Bolt
- Clean the threaded holes for the bolts
- Install with locking compound.
- Steel bolts:
  - 9 Nm
- Aluminum bolts:
  - 3 Nm +90° turn
  - Replace
Upper Oil Baffle
Seal
- Insert into guide frame
- Replace
Seal
- Replace
Bolt
3 Nm +90° turn

Replace
Engine Oil Cooler
NOTE: If large quantities of metal particles or abraded material are detected during engine repairs, it may mean the crankshaft or rod bearings are damaged. Refer to OVERVIEW - OIL PAN/OIL PUMP for Cautions and Notes:
- Removing and installing. Refer to ENGINE OIL COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- With oil cooler bypass valve
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Oil Pump Driveshaft
Pressure Spring
Sleeve
- Quantity: 2
Mounting Bracket
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Chain Sprocket for Oil Pump
- Can only be placed onto driveshaft in one position
Bolt
- 30 Nm +90° turn
- Replace
- For loosening and tightening, counterhold on the chain sprocket with a Wrench - Pin Type3212
O-Ring
- Replace
Seal
- Replace
O-Ring
- Replace
Oil Pump
- Do not disassemble
- Removing and installing. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Bolt (Lower Oil Pan)
- Replace
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Tightening Specification (See Figure).
Seal
- Replace
Oil Drain Plug
- 30 Nm