Installation Procedure
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- Clean all sealing surfaces.
- NOTE:
- The lower crankcase surface must be free of contamination prior to applying the sealer.
- Install and align the oil pan to 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 3 mm (0.12 in) thick bead of oil pan sealant (1) to the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the recommended sealant.
- NOTE:
Mark the position of the oil pan bolts because of different length.
Oil Pan (3) - Install
- Oil Pan Bolt (2) - Loosely install [10x]
- Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Loosely install [3x]
- Tighten bolts (1 and 2) in a pattern that seals the oil pan evenly.
Tighten
- Oil Pan Bolt (2) - tighten [10x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
- Oil Pan Bolt (1) - tighten [3x] 10 N.m (89 lb in)
- Transmission Mount Strut Bracket - Install - Transmission Mount Strut Bracket Replacement
Transmission Bolt (1) - Install and tighten 58 N.m (43 lb ft) [2x]
- Exhaust Rear Bracket - Install - Exhaust Rear Bracket Replacement (LKN)
- Exhaust Heat Exchanger - Install - Exhaust Heat Exchanger Replacement (LKN)
- Front Wheelhouse Liner-Right SideInstall - FRONT WHEELHOUSE LINER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE (LKN)
- Change the engine oil and filter. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .