Steps 45 - 65

45. NOTE: Lubricate the seal lip with clean engine oil.

Using the special tools, install the crankshaft front oil seal.






46. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover in 4 places.






47. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the rear main bearing cap as shown.
^ Position the cylinder block cradle gasket.






48. CAUTION: The cylinder block cradle inserts must be loosened completely or damage to the cylinder block cradle or oil leaks can result.

Loosen the cylinder block cradle inserts.





49. Position the cylinder block cradle and gasket assembly.





50. Install and finger tighten the 20 bolts and 2 nuts.





51. Install and finger tighten the Torx bolts.






52. NOTE: The cylinder block cradle to the cylinder block alignment must be within a maximum mismatch of 0.25 mm (0.01 inch) cylinder block cradle underflush or 0.05 mm (0.00196 inch) cylinder block cradle protrusion.

Using a straightedge, align the transmission face of the cylinder block cradle with the rear face of the cylinder block.





53. Tighten the 20 bolts and the 2 nuts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





54. Tighten the Torx bolts.
^ Tighten to 8 Nm (81 inch lbs.).





55. Tighten the inserts.
^ Tighten to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).





56. Install new seals on the 2 silver bolts and position them in the cylinder block cradle.





57. Position the 6 remaining bolts.





58. Tighten the cylinder block cradle inner bolts in the sequence shown 2 stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm(11 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).






59. NOTE: Assemblies that measured out of specification must have the entire assembly procedure repeated.

Measure the step between the rear face of the cylinder block and the transmission face of the cylinder block cradle.





60. Repair all assemblies that exceed underflush specification by installing shims on one or both sides of the cylinder block cradle.





61. Install the oil pump screen cover and tube and the bolt.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





62. Install the gasket, the oil pan and the bolts.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).





63. Install the oil filter adapter and the bolt.
^ Tighten to 57 Nm (42 inch lbs.).





64. Install the coolant pump and the bolts.
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).






65. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Install the cylinder head gaskets.