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Oil Pan Removal/Installation - 3.0L: Installation

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CAUTION:
  • Use the necessary precautions to prevent old sealer from falling into the oil pan.

    All vehicles 

  1. Thoroughly wash the oil pan and clean old sealer from all gasket surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
    Fig 1: Identifying Thickness Of Silicon Gasket And Sealant
    G03728781Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • The thickness of the Silicone Gasket and Sealant must be between 4-6 mm (0.16-0.23 in) or oil leaks may occur.
    NOTE:
    • The oil pan must be installed within 15 minutes of sealant application.
  2. Apply a 4-6 mm (0.16-0.23 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the junction of the main bearing cap and the cylinder block and to the junction of the front cover assembly and the cylinder block.
    Fig 2: Positioning Oil Pan Gasket To Oil Pan
    G03728782Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the oil pan gasket to the oil pan by aligning the fastener holes and securing the gasket with the gasket clips.
    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
    G03728783Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the fasteners are clean and dry prior to installation.
  4. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.

    5. Vehicles equipped with coil springs 

  5. Remove the blocks from between the engine mounts and the support brackets.
  6. Lower the engine and remove the Three-Bar Engine Support and the Lifting Eyes.
    Fig 4: Tightening Engine Mount Nuts - With Torque Specifications
    G03728784Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the nuts.
  8. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. See AIR CLEANER OUTLET TUBE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .

    All vehicles 

  9. Install the flywheel or flexplate. See FLYWHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L or See FLEXPLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
  10. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  11. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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