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Engine Oil Pan Installation




Engine Oil Pan Installation

1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, bolts, and bolt holes.

2. Clean and dry the oil pan mating surfaces.

3. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0001, 08718-0003, or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the oil pan and to the inside edge of the bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket.
NOTE:

- Apply liquid gasket about 3 mm (0.12 in.) diameter bead along the broken line (A).

- If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.

- If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

4. Install the oil pan.






5. Tighten the bolts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.8 lbf-ft). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and drive plate.
NOTE:

- Wait at least 30 minutes to allow the liquid gasket to cure before filling the engine with oil.

- Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan.





6. Install the torque converter cover.






7. Install the lower torque rod bracket.

8. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do steps 9 through 31.

9. Using the subframe adapter and a jack, raise the subframe up to body. Engine Installation

10. Loosely install the new 14 x 15 mm bolts.. Engine Installation

11. Align all reference marks on the front subframe with the body, then tighten the bolts on the front subframe to the specified torque. Engine Installation

12. Tighten the new subframe mounting bolts on both side. Engine Installation

13. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

14. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt. Engine Installation

15. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

16. Install the lower torque rod, then tighten the new lower torque rod mounting bolts in the numbered sequence shown. Engine Installation

17. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

18. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt. Engine Installation






19. Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) filter.

20. Install the bolts securing the left steering gearbox mounting bracket. Engine Installation

21. Install the bolts securing the right steering gearbox mounting bracket. Engine Installation

22. Install the power steering (P/S) fluid line bracket and secure the hose with the hose clamps. Engine Installation

23. Install the propeller shaft. Propeller Shaft Installation

24. Install a new set ring on the end of each driveshaft, then install the driveshafts. Make sure each ring "clicks" into place in the differential and intermediate shaft.

25. Connect the lower arms to the knuckles. Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

26. Connect the stabilizer links to the stabilizer bar.

27. Install the shift cable. Automatic Transmission Installation

28. Install the three way catalytic converter (TWC) Use new gaskets and new self-locking nuts. Connect the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor connector and secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S) connector.. Engine Installation

29. Install the splash shield. Engine Installation

30. Install the front wheels.

31. Check the wheel alignment. Service and Repair