Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
- Install axle pipe (1) to oil pan (upper), if removed. (AWD models)CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
2
: O-ring
3
: O-ring (with identification paint)
A
: Front final drive side
B
: Drive shaft (LH) side
- 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.
- Install baffle plate, if removed.
- Install oil pan (upper) as per the following:
- 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. - Install new O-rings on the bottom of cylinder block and oil pump.CAUTION: Do not reuse O-rings.
- 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.
a
: 5.5 - 7.5 mm (0.217 - 0.295 in)
b
: 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)
: Engine front
NOTE:- The above exploded view shows AWD models as an example.
- The oil pan (upper) removal order for 2WD models is the same as the one for AWD models.
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. - Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure, below.
NOTE:
- The above exploded view shows 2WD models as an example.
- The oil pan (upper) removal order for AWD models is the same as the one for AWD models.
- Tighten mounting bolts No. 1 and 2 in two steps. The numerical order No. 7 and 17 shown are second steps.
: Engine front
CAUTION: Install avoiding misalignment of O-rings. - Tighten transmission joint bolts.
- Install rear plate cover.
- Use a scraper (A) to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
- Install oil strainer.
- Install oil pan (lower). Refer to Exploded View (2WD models) or Exploded View (AWD models).
- Install in the reverse order of removal.NOTE: At least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed, pour engine oil.