Oil Pan Removal / Installation - 3.0L 2WD: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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CAUTION:

Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

NOTE:

If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing areas cleaned. To clean the sealing areas, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure and cause future oil leakage.

Thoroughly clean the oil pan and clean old sealer from all gasket surfaces. Thoroughly clean all exposed areas with metal surface prep. Thoroughly clean the transmission bell housing area. Clean and inspect the oil inlet tube.
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:
- If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned.
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 1: Thickness Of Silicone Gasket And Sealant With Torque Specifications
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Position the oil pan gasket to the oil pan by aligning the fastener holes and securing the gasket with the gasket clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Position Of Oil Pan Gasket
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NOTE:
- Make sure the fasteners are clean and dry prior to installation.
Tighten the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Tightening Torque

12 Nm {1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf}

Vehicles equipped with coil springs
Remove the blocks from between the engine mounts and the support brackets.
Lower the engine and remove the three-bar engine support SST and the lifting eyes SST .

Fig 4: Engine Mounts Nuts With Torque Specification
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Install the nuts.
Install the air cleaner outlet tube. See AIR CLEANER OUTLET TUBE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L , .
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Install the flywheel or flexplate. See FLYWHEEL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L , or FLEXPLATE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Start the engine and check for leaks.