>> D << Oil Pan, Upper Installation
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- Clean both gasket surfaces of the upper oil pan and cylinder block.
- Apply a 4 mm (0.2 inch) diameter bead of sealant (MITSUBISHI Genuine Parts number MD970389 or equivalent) to the upper oil pan.
Apply sealant as indicated by the broken line in the illustration; the grooves must be traced and the bolt holes must be surrounded with a bead of sealant.
CAUTION: When installing the upper oil pan, be sure not to expel the sealant from the oil pan flange at portion A in the illustration. - Install the oil pan to the bottom of the cylinder block.NOTE: Be sure to install the oil pan quickly while the sealant is wet (within 15 minutes).
- Tighten the upper oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
Tightening torque: 9.0 +/- 3.0 N.m (80 +/- 27 in-lb)
NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from the oil and coolant for approximately one hour.