Oil Pan Installation - Upper
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- Apply a 2-3 mm wide by 0.5-1.5 mm bead of P/N 97720043 sealant to the upper oil pan mating surfaces.
- Install the upper oil pan to the engine block.
- Install the upper oil pan bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the two flywheel housing to upper oil pan bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the two flywheel housing to upper oil pan bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
- Install the oil level indicator tube.
- Install the oil level indicator tube bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the oil level indicator tube bracket bolt to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.