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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
  1. Install axle pipe (1) to oil pan (upper), if removed.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
    Fig 1: Installing Oil Pan (Upper) Axle Pipe
    G09000251Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Lubricate O-ring groove of axle pipe, O-ring, and O-ring joint of oil pan with new engine oil.
    • Install axle pipe to oil pan (upper) from drive shaft (LH) side.
      CAUTION: Insert it with care to prevent O-ring from sliding.
  2. Install oil pan (upper) as per the following:
    1. Use a scraper (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
      • Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block.
      • Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
        CAUTION: Never scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
        Fig 2: Removing Liquid Gasket From Mating Surfaces Using Scraper
        G09000252Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install new O-rings on the bottom of cylinder block and oil pump.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
    3. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser (commercial service tool) to the cylinder block mating surfaces of oil pan (upper) to a limited portion as shown in the figure below.
      Fig 3: Liquid Gasket Application Area
      G09000253Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or an equivalent. Refer to  "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".

      CAUTION: Attaching must be done within 5 minutes after coating.
    4. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure below.
      Fig 4: Oil Pan (Upper) Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G09000254Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION: Install avoiding misalignment of O-rings.
      NOTE: Tighten mounting bolts No. 1 and 2 in two steps. The numerical order No. 12 and 17 shown second steps.
      • There are three types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following for locating bolts.

        M6 x 30 mm. (1.18 in): 18, 19 

        M8 x 100 mm (3.94 in): 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15 

        M8 x 45 mm (1.77 in): Except the above 

    5. Tighten transmission joint bolts.
    6. Install rear plate cover.
  3. Install oil strainer.
  4. Install oil pan (lower). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.
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