Installation Procedure

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Clean all sealing surfaces.
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NOTE:
- The engine block surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
- Install and align the engine block lower structural extension to the block within 10 minutes of applying the sealer.
- The oil pan must be fastened to final torque specification within 60 minutes of applying the sealer.
Apply approximately a 4 mm (0.16 in) thick bead of sealant (2, 3) to the engine block lower structural extension. Finally apply a 12 mm dab of sealant at the locations indicated (1). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
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Engine Block Lower Structural Extension (1) - Install
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NOTE:
Take note that there are different bolt lengths.

Engine Block Lower Structural Extension Inner Bolts (1, 2, 3) - Install and hand tighten [3x]
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NOTE:
Take note that there are different bolt lengths.

Engine Block Lower Structural Extension Outer Bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) - Install and hand tighten [15x]
Fig 1: Identifying Engine Block Lower Structural Extension Bolts With Tightening Sequence
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Engine Block Lower Structural Extension Bolt - Tighten in sequence [18x] 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
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CAUTION:
Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

Oil Filter Bypass Valve (1) - Install and tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb ft)
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Engine Mount Bracket Bolt-Left Side (1) - Install - Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side
Front Differential Carrier Assembly - Install - Front Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (LSY)
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Seal - Install - Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Housing Replacement
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Balance Chain (1) - Install - Balancer Chain Replacement
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing - Install - Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Replacement
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Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (1) - Install - Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain Pipe (1) - Install - Positive Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Drain Pipe Replacement
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Oil Pump Screen (2) - Install - Oil Pump Screen Replacement
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CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
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Engine Oil Cooler (2) - Install - Engine Oil Cooler Replacement (LSY)
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger (1) - Install - Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger Replacement (LSY, without V03) , or Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Exchanger Replacement (LSY, RWD, with V03)
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Air Conditioning Compressor (3) - Install - Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LSY)
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Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Install - Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement