Oil Pan: Installation

Install Front/Rear Cover Alignment (J-41480) to check for proper alignment of front and rear covers. If it is necessary to realign covers, see FRONT COVER  and REAR COVER  for alignment procedures. Apply a 1/4 inch bead of Sealant (12378190) at the point where front and rear covers meet block. Install oil pan with NEW oil pan gasket. Tighten oil pan-to-front cover and oil pan-to-block bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m). Tighten oil pan-to-rear cover bolts to 106 INCH lbs. (12 N.m). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill crankcase. Align front suspension as necessary. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .