Oil Pan Upper Section: Installing

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WARNING:

To prevent injuries from shavings, wear protective goggles and protective clothing.

-- Remove sealant residue from the cylinder block using a rotating plastic brush.

CAUTION:

Make sure that no sealant residue enters the engine.

-- Clean the sealing surfaces, they must be free of oil and grease.

-- Cut the tube nozzle at the front marking (nozzle diameter: approximately 1 mm).

Fig 1: Cut Tube Nozzle At Front Marking (Nozzle Diameter Approx. 1 Mm)

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Note shelf-life date.

NOTE:

The oil pan (upper part) must be installed within five minutes after application of sealant.

-- Apply sealant beads -1, 2 and 3- to the clean sealing surfaces on the oil pan upper section as illustrated.

Fig 2: Applying Sealant Bead On To Clean Sealing Surface Of Upper Section Of Oil Pan

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The bead of sealant must be 1.5 to 2.0 mm thick.

-- Position the oil pan upper section on the cylinder block and align it on the transmission side.

-- Screw in two bolts each at front and rear hand-tight.

-- Wipe off any excess sealant -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Surfaces To Wipe Clean Of Excess Sealant Area

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-- Loosen bolts again slightly.

-- Attach the Plates 2036/1 from the Seal Installer - Valve Stem Seal Tool 2036 to the cylinder block.

-- Press the oil pan upper section tightly against the Plates 2036/1 and tighten the bolts by hand.

-- Screw in remaining bolts and tighten by hand.

Make sure that upper section of oil pan makes contact on Plates 2036/1.

-- Tighten all bolts in diagonal sequence from inside working toward outside.

-- Install the new seal -5- in the oil pump -6-.

Fig 4: Identifying New Seal For Oil Pump

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-- Install the oil intake pipe -1- using the bolts -2 and 3- as well as the bracket -4-.

-- Install the glide track -2-, relieve the tension on the chain tensioner -1- and remove the Locking Pin T10115.

Fig 5: Identifying Glide Track Installed To Relieve Tension On Chain Tensioner And To Remove Locking Pin T10115

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-- Adjust the valve timing. Refer to VALVE TIMING, ADJUSTING .

The rest of the installation follows the reverse of the removal procedures. Note the following:

After installing oil pan, allow sealant to dry for approximately 30 minutes. Only after then may the engine oil be replenished.
Remove the Crankshaft Locking Pin T40069 from the back of the cylinder block and install the bolt.
Fill the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .