Installation (Upper)

Install oil pan (upper) as follows:
1. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Old Liquid Gasket From Mating Surfaces
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  - 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.
2. Install new O-rings on the bottom of lower cylinder block and oil pump.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying O-Rings Of Lower Cylinder Block And Oil Pump
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  CAUTION:
  - Do not reuse the three O-rings.
  - Install a new O-ring in the upper oil pan and two new O-rings in the front cover.
3. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket using Tool to the lower cylinder block mating surfaces of oil pan (upper) as shown in illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Applying Continuous Bead Of Liquid Gasket To Lower Cylinder Block Mating Surfaces Of Oil Pan (Upper)
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  Tool number: WS39930000 (-)
  
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
  CAUTION:
  - For bolt holes with Δ 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.
4. Install oil pan (upper).
  CAUTION:
  - Install avoiding misalignment of both oil pan gaskets and O-rings.
  - Do not reuse the three O-rings.
  - Install a new O-ring in the upper oil pan and two new O-rings in the front cover.
  - Tighten oil pan (upper) bolts in numerical order as shown in illustration.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Oil Pan (Upper) Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  - There are two types of bolts.
    M8 x 100 mm (3.97 in): 7, 11, 12, 13
    
    M8 x 25 mm (0.98 in): Except the above
5. Tighten transmission joint bolts. Refer to TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FROM VEHICLE (2WD M/T models), TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FROM VEHICLE (4WD M/T models), TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR VQ40DE 2WD MODELS (2WD A/T models), TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR VQ40DE 4WD MODELS (4WD A/T models).
Install oil strainer to oil pan (upper).
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after oil pan is installed.