Oil Pan Upper Section, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - OIL PAN/OIL PUMP .

NOTE:

Replace the gasket and O-ring.

CAUTION:

Risk of contaminating the lubricating system and bearing.

Cover open parts of the engine.

-- Remove any old sealant from the grooves on the oil pan upper section as well as from the sealing surfaces.

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.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 1.5 mm).

Fig 2: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking

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NOTE:

Be sure to check the expiration date of the sealant.

CAUTION:

The lubrication system could be blocked with excess sealant.

Do not apply sealant bead thicker than indicated.

-- Apply a sealant bead -arrow- to the clean sealing surface on the upper section of the oil pan as shown in the illustration.

Fig 3: Applying Sealant Bead On Clean Sealing Surface Of Upper Section Of Oil Pan

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Completely fill the grooves on the sealing surfaces with sealant.
The sealant bead must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm above the sealing surface.

NOTE:

Install the upper section of the oil pan within five minutes of applying the sealant.

-- Insert the seal -1- and the O-ring -2- in the guide frame.

Fig 4: Inserting Seal And O-Ring In Guide Frame

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-- Position the oil pan upper section while paying attention to the alignment bushings and tighten the bolts. Refer to Figure.

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Bolt, Tightening Sequence

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Install in reverse order of removal while noting the following:

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

-- Install the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .