Oil Pan And Oil Pump Strainer Removal And Installation: Installation

Reference: OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER CLEANING 

1. Install new O-ring (1) to lower crankcase as shown in figure.
   Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring

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2. Install new O-rings (2) to oil pump strainer (1) securely as shown in figure.

   Tighten strainer bolts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Oil pump strainer bolt a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 2: Identifying O-Rings & Oil Pump Strainer

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3. Apply sealant "A" to upper oil pan (1) sealing surface area as shown in figure.

   "A": Sealant 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G 

   Sealant amount for upper oil pan 

   Width "a": 3 mm (0.12 in.) 

   Height "b": 2 mm (0.08 in.) 

4. Install dowel pin (2) to upper oil pan.
   Fig 3: Identifying Dowel Pin

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5. After fitting upper oil pan (1) to lower crankcase, run in securing bolts and start tightening at the center: move wrench outward, tightening one bolt at a time.

   Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque  .

   Tightening torque 

   Upper oil pan bolt (M6) a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Upper oil pan bolt (M8) b: 25 N.m (2.5 kg-m, 19.5 lb-ft) 

   Upper oil pan nut c: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 4: Identifying Upper Oil Pan Bolts & Nut

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6. Install bracket (3) to oil pump strainer (2) and upper oil pan (1).

   Tightening torque 

   Oil pump strainer bracket bolt a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 5: Identifying Bracket, Oil Pump Strainer & Upper Oil Pan

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7. Apply sealant "A" to lower oil pan sealing surface area as shown in figure.

   "A": Sealant 99000-31260SUZUKI Bond No.1217G 

   Sealant amount for lower oil pan 

   Width "a": 3 mm (0.12 in.) 

   Height "b": 2 mm (0.08 in.) 

   Fig 6: Identifying Width & Height Of Lower Oil Pan Sealing Surface Area

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8. After fitting lower oil pan to upper oil pan, run in securing bolts and start tightening at the center: move wrench outward, tightening one bolt at a time. Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Lower oil pan bolt a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Lower oil pan nut b: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 7: Identifying Lower Oil Pan Bolts & Nuts

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9. Install new gasket (1) and drain plug (2) to oil pan after applying engine oil.

   Tightening torque 

   Engine oil drain plug f: 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft) 

   Fig 8: Identifying Gasket & Drain Plug

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10. Install drive plate cover (A/T) or clutch housing lower plate (M/T) to transmission.

    Tightening torque 

    Drive plate cover (A/T) bolt or clutch housing lower plate (M/T) bolt a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

    Fig 9: Identifying Clutch Housing Lower Plate Bolts

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11. Install front suspension frame referring to FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME, STABILIZER BAR AND/OR BUSHINGS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
12. Install engine under cover.
13. Install oil level gauge guide with new O-ring.

    Tightening torque 

    Oil level gauge guide bolt: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

14. Refill engine with engine oil referring to ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE .