Engine Oil Pan Installation

Engine Oil Pan Installation

1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil pan mating surfaces, the bolts, and the 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 threaded 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 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 transmission mounting bolts (A) and the 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 new 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) and the 12 x 1.25 mm bolts (C).

10. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

11. Loosen the upper torque rod mounting bolt. Engine Assembly Lower Torque Rod Replacement

12. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.

13. Tighten the lower torque rod mounting bolts. Engine Installation

14. Lower the vehicle on the lift.

15. Tighten the upper torque rod mounting bolt. Engine Assembly Lower Torque Rod Replacement

16. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.






17. Using the new gasket (A), tighten the two bolts at the three way catalytic converter (TWC) front joint.

18. Install the bolts securing the steering gearbox mounting brackets. Engine Installation

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

20. Install the splash shield. Engine Installation

21. Install the front wheels.

22. Refill the engine with engine oil. Service and Repair