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Removal And Installation: Installation

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CAUTION: Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.
  1. Install oil strainer.
    1. Oil strainer bolts : 19.6 - 22.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.2 kg-m, 15 - 16 ft-lb) 
  2. Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent, to the front cover gasket and the rear oil seal retainer gasket as shown. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
    Fig 1: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant Or Equivalent
    G00876754Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install the front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket as shown.
    Fig 2: Install The Front Cover Gasket And Rear Oil Seal Retainer Gasket
    G00876755Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Apply a bead of sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of the upper oil pan to a limited portion as shown.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
    • Be sure the sealant is applied to a limited portion as shown, and the sealant is 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in) or 4.5 - 5.5 mm (0.177 - 0.217 in) wide.
    • Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
    Fig 3: Be Sure The Sealant Is Applied To A Limited Portion
    G00876756Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 4: Proper Method Of Applying Sealant To Gasket Surface
    G00876757Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install new O-rings on the cylinder block and oil pump body.
    Fig 5: Install New O-Rings On The Cylinder Block And Oil Pump Body
    G00876758Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install the upper oil pan.
    • Tighten upper oil pan bolts in the order shown.
      1. Upper oil pan bolts : 15.7 - 18.6 N.m (1.6 - 1.8 kg-m, 12 - 13 ft-lb) 
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.
    Fig 6: Tighten Upper Oil Pan Bolts
    G00876759Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install the four upper oil pan to transaxle bolts. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 7: Install The Four Upper Oil Pan To Transaxle Bolts
    G00876760Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Apply a continuous bead of sealant to the lower oil pan.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant, or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
    • Be sure the sealant is 4.5 - 5.5 mm (0.177 - 0.217 in) wide.
    • Installation must be done within 5 minutes after applying sealant.
    Fig 8: Proper Method Of Applying Sealant To Gasket Surface
    G00876761Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install the lower oil pan. Tighten the lower oil pan bolts in order shown.
    1. Lower oil pan bolts : 9.22 - 10.6 N.m (0.94 - 1.00 kg-m, 82 - 93 in-lb) 
    • Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.
    Fig 9: Install The Lower Oil Pan
    G00876762Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install rear plate cover.
    1. Rear plate cover bolt : 6.37 - 7.45 N.m (0.65 - 0.75 kg-m, 57 - 65 in-lb) 
  11. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 10: Install Rear Plate Cover
G00876763Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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