Oil Pan Installation

Oil Pan Installation

Special Tools Required
^ Universal eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
^ Engine support hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-12566
(available through the Honda Tool and Equipment program, 1-888-424-6857)

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, evenly to the engine block mating surface of the lower block.
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 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/nuts in three steps. In the final step, tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 12 Nm (1.2 kgf-m, 8.8 lbf-ft). Wipe off all of the excess liquid gasket on the each side of crankshaft pulley and flywheel/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 stiffener.





7. If the engine is still in the vehicle, do the following steps.
8. Lower the engine to original position.
9. Tighten the front mount bolt, then install the front mount stop.
10. Tighten the rear mount bolt, then install the rear mount stop.
11. Remove the universal eyelet, then tighten the bolt securing the side engine mount bracket.





12. Install the upper bracket, then install the ground cable.
13. Remove the engine support hanger, then raise the vehicle on the lift to full height.
14. Install a new set ring on the end of right side driveshaft, then install the driveshaft. Make sure each ring clicks into place in the differential.
15. Connect the right side suspension lower arm ball joint.
16. Install the right side damper fork.
17. Connect the stabilizer links.
18. Install the splash shield.
19. Install the front wheels.
20. Lower the vehicle on the lift.
21. Refill the engine with oil.