Oil Pan: Installation

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Install NEW gasket. Tighten retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure sealing surfaces are clean. Apply bead of sealant to oil pan gasket at designated areas. See Fig 1.
CAUTION: Before installing oil pan bolts, ensure oil pan bolts and cylinder block bolt holes are free of sealant. Cylinder block may crack if bolts are not cleaned before installation.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pan Gasket Sealant Application Areas
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install oil pan. Install bolts in sequence, and tighten to specification. See Figure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Fill crankcase with oil.