Inspection After Removal

Clean oil strainer if any object is attached.

INSTALLATION

1. Install oil strainer and tighten bolt to specified torque. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
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: Identifying Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant Applying Area

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3. Install the front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket as shown.
   Fig 2: Identifying Cover Gasket And Rear Oil Seal Retainer Gasket

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4. Apply a bead of sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of the upper oil pan to a limited portion as shown.
   Fig 3: Identifying Bead Of Sealant Applying Area

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   • 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 4: Applying Bead Of Sealant To Bolt Holes

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5. Install new O-rings on the cylinder block and oil pump body.
   Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Block And Oil Pump Housing O-Ring

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6. Install the upper oil pan.
   • Tighten upper oil pan bolts in the order as shown.
     Fig 6: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Upper Oil Pan Bolts

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   • Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.
7. Install the four upper oil pan to transaxle bolts.
   Fig 7: Locating Upper Oil Pan To Transaxle Bolts

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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: Applying Bead Of Sealant To Bolt Holes

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9. Install the lower oil pan. Tighten the lower oil pan bolts in order as shown.
   Fig 9: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Lower Oil Pan Bolts

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   • Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.
10. Install rear cover plate.
    Fig 10: Identifying Rear Cover Plate

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11. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.