Installation (Upper)

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Install oil pan (upper) as follows:
1. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
  - Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of lower cylinder block.
  - Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
  CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off old liquid gasket.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Old Liquid Gasket
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. Install new O-rings on the bottom of lower cylinder block and oil pump.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying O-Rings
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket using Tool to the lower cylinder block mating surfaces of oil pan (upper) to a limited portion as shown above.
  Tool number : WS39930000 (-)
  
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
  CAUTION:
  - For bolt holes with mark, apply liquid gasket outside the hole.
  - Apply a bead of 4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in) in diameter to area "A".
  - Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
  Fig 3: Applying Continuous Bead Of Liquid Gasket Using Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Install oil pan (upper).
  CAUTION: Install avoiding misalignment of both oil pan gaskets and O-rings.
  - Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown below.
  - There are two types of bolts. Refer to the following for locating bolts.
    M8 x 100 mm (3.97 in) : 7, 11, 12, 13
    
    M8 x 25 mm (0.98 in) : Except the above
    
    Fig 4: Oil Pan (Upper) Bolts Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
5. Tighten transmission joint bolts. Refer to "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY ".
Install oil strainer to oil pan (upper).
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.