Repair Procedures: Installation

Tightening Torque  :

24.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.2 kgf.m, 18.1 - 23.1 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Installing Oil Screen With Gasket

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1. Using a gasket scraper, remove all the old packing material from the gasket surfaces.
2. The sealant locations on the oil pan and the lower crankcase must be free of harmful foreign materials, oil, dust and moisture.

   Spray cleaner on the surface and wipe with a clean duster.

3. After applying liquid sealant on the oil pan, assemble it within 5 minutes of applying sealant.

   Continuous bead of sealant should be applied to prevent any path of oil leakage.

   Sealant  :

   THREE BOND 1217H or LOCTITE 5900H

   Fig 2: Applying Liquid Sealant On Oil Pan

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   NOTE:

   • When applying sealant gasket, sealant must not protrude inside the oil pan.
   • To prevent leakage of oil, apply sealant gasket on the inner threads of the bolt holes.
   • If the sealant is applied to the bottom surface of the lower crankcase, it should be in the same location as the oil pan.
4. Install the oil pan (A). Uniformly tighten the bolts in several passes.

   Tightening Torque  :

   9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

   Fig 3: Installing Oil Pan

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   NOTE:

   • After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
   • Always use a new drain plug gasket.