Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening specification. Refer to Figure.

NOTE:

Replace The Seals And O-Rings.

Replace any bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

CAUTION:

Risk Of Contaminating Lubricating System And Bearing.

Cover open parts of engine.

Fig 1: Identifying Rotating Plastic Brush For Removal Of Sealant From Upper Part Of Oil Pan And Cylinder Block

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WARNING:

Danger Of Eye Injury.

Wear protective eyewear.

-- Remove the sealant residue on the cylinder block and the upper section of the oil pan, for example using a rotating plastic brush.

-- Clean the sealing surfaces; they must be free of oil and grease.

NOTE:

Note The Expiration Date Of The Sealing Compound.

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: about 2 mm).

-- If there are no alignment bushings -arrows- at the locations marked in the cylinder block, insert them.

Fig 3: Identifying Alignment Bushings

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-- Lay the seals -1 to 4- in the groove on the guide frame.

Fig 4: Inserting New Seals Into Grooves On Cylinder Block

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-- Place the gasket -3- in the oil pan upper section.

Fig 5: Placing Gasket -3- In Upper Oil Pan

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CAUTION:

The Lubrication System Could Be Plugged With Excess Sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

-- Apply sealant beads -1 and 2- to the clean sealing surface on the upper section of the oil pan as shown in the illustration.

Thickness of sealant beads: 2.5 mm.

NOTE:

Install The Upper Section Of The Oil Pan Within Five Minutes Of Applying The Sealant.

-- Position the lower section of the oil pan and tighten the bolts. Refer to Figure.

Fig 6: Locating Upper Oil Pan Bolts

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

-- Install the oil pump. Refer to OIL PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the generator bracket. Refer to OVERVIEW - RIBBED BELT DRIVE .