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Oil Pan: Installation

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  1. Install oil strainer and NEW gasket (if removed). Tighten retaining bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure sealing surfaces are clean. Apply bead of sealant onto inside of bolt holes and at center of oil pan sealing surface, between bolt holes.
    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.
  2. Install oil pan. Install bolts, and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Fill crankcase with oil.
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