Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER CLEANING 

1. Apply sealant to oil pan (1) mating surface continuously as shown in figure.

   "A": Sealant 99000-31260 

   Sealant amount for oil pan 

   Width "a": 3 mm (0.12 in.) 

   Height "b": 2 mm (0.08 in.) 

   Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Oil Pan Mating Surface

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2. Install 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) 

3. After fitting oil pan (3) to cylinder block, 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 

   Oil pan bolt and nut b: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 2: Installing Oil Pump Strainer

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4. Install gasket and drain plug (1) to oil pan after applying engine oil.

   Tighten drain plug to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Oil drain plug a: 50 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft) 

   Fig 3: Installing Drain Plug

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5. Install transmission lower stiffener referring to MANUAL TRANSAXLE UNIT DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE UNIT DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING .
6. Install mounting member for 2WD vehicle.

   Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Engine mounting bolt and nut a: 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft) 

   Engine front and rear mounting nut b: 45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 32.5 lb-ft) 

   Fig 4: Tightening Engine Mounting Bolt And Nut

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7. Remove engine support jack for 2WD vehicle.
8. Install exhaust No.1 pipe (1).

   Tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.

9. Install exhaust No.1 pipe referring to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
10. Install engine under cover(s).
11. Install oil level gauge.
12. Refill engine with engine oil referring to ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE .