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Oil Pan Upper

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  1. Install the O-ring to the cylinder block.
    NOTE:
    • Use new O-rings.
  2. Attach the clutch housing cover to the oil pan upper. (MT model)
  3. Attach the stud bolts to the oil pan upper.
  4. Attach the oil strainer to the oil pan upper.
    NOTE: Use new O-rings.
  5. Attach the baffle plate to the oil pan upper.
    • Non-turbo model

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

    T2: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

    T3: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Components With Torque Specifications (Non-Turbo Model)
    G11264582Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    • Turbo model

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

    T2: 10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Components With Torque Specifications (Turbo Model)
    G11264583Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Apply liquid gasket to the mating surface of the oil pan upper as shown in the figure, and install the oil pan upper to the cylinder block.
    NOTE:
    • Before applying liquid gasket, degrease the old liquid gasket seal surface of the oil pan upper and the cylinder block.
    • Install within 5 min. after applying liquid gasket.
    • Apply liquid gasket 1.5 mm (0.0591 in) outside from the chamfer surface. However, application of liquid gasket on the chamfer surface around the bolt hole is allowed.

    Liquid gasket: 

    THREE BOND 1217G (Part No. K0877Y0100), THREE BOND 1217H or equivalent

    Liquid gasket applying diameter: 

    5±1 mm (0.1969±0.0394 in)

    Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Upper Mating Surface Liquid Gasket Applying Area
    G11264584Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Tighten the bolts to secure the oil pan upper to the cylinder block in the numerical order shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • Install the bolt (a) shown in the figure using TORX® bit T45.
    • After tightening, if the liquid gasket is squeezed out onto the seal surface of the chain cover, completely remove any squeezed-out liquid gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

    Fig 4: Oil Pan Upper Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11264585Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Install the oil level switch. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Oil Level Switch>INSTALLATION .
  9. Install the oil pan. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Oil Pan .
  10. Install the chain cover. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Chain Cover>INSTALLATION . Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DOTC)>Chain Cover>INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the water pipe assembly. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Water Pipe Assembly>INSTALLATION . Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Water Pipe Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the thermostat cover. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Thermostat>INSTALLATION . Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Thermostat>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the water pump. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Water Pump>INSTALLATION . Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Water Pump>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the engine to the vehicle. Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DO)>Engine Assembly>INSTALLATION . Ref. to MECHANICAL(H4DOTC)>Engine Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  15. Refill the engine oil. Ref. to LUBRICATION (H4DO)>Engine Oil>REPLACEMENT .
  16. Fill engine coolant. Ref. to COOLING(H4DO)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT . Ref. to COOLING(H4DOTC)>Engine Coolant>REPLACEMENT>FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT .