Oil Pan Installation Note

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CAUTION:

If the bolts are reused, remove the old sealant from the bolt threads. Tightening a bolt that has old sealant on it can cause bolt hole damage.

Fig 1: Preventing Cracking Damage

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Apply silicone sealant to the contact surfaces of new oil pan gaskets as shown. (ZM model)

Fig 2: Applying Silicone Sealant To Contact Surfaces Of New Oil Pan Gaskets (ZM Model
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Install the new gaskets onto the oil pump body and the rear cover with the projections in the notches as shown. (ZM model)

Fig 3: Installing Gaskets Onto Oil Pump Body And Rear Cover With Projections In Notches
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Apply silicone sealant onto the area of oil pan gasket indicated by A and B. (ZM model)
Thickness

2.0 mm {0.079 in}

Fig 4: Applying Silicone Sealant Onto Area Of Oil Pan Gasket (ZM Model)
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Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes and overlap the ends.
Thickness

ZM: 2.5-3.5 mm {0.099-0.137 in}

FS: 2.0-3.0 mm {0.079-0.118 in}

Fig 5: Applying Silicone Sealant To Oil Pan
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