Oil Pan Installation
Oil Pan Installation1. 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, evenly 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:
^ If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be install 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 two or three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 lbf-ft). Wipe off the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and drive plate.
NOTE:
^ Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
^ Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil pan.
6. Install the transmission mounting bolts (A) and torque converter cover (B).
7. Install the lower torque rod bracket.
8. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
9. Tighten the 14 x 1.5 mm bolts (A), then tighten the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) and new 14 x 1.5 mm bolts (C).
10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
11. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
12. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
13. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolts.
14. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
15. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt.
16. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
17. Using the new gasket (A), then tighten the two bolts at the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) front joint.
18. Install the bolts securing the steering gearbox mounting brackets.
19. Install the power steering (P/S) fluid line bracket, and secure the hose with the hose clamps.
20. Install the splash shield.
21. Install the front wheels.
22. Refill the engine with engine oil.