Oil Pan and Oil Pump Strainer Removal and Installation: Installation

Reference: OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER CLEANING 

1. 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 1: Identifying Oil Pump Strainer And Bolt

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

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

   Sealant amount for oil pan 

   Width "a": 2 mm (0.08 in.) 

   Height "b": 2 mm (0.08 in.) 

   Fig 2: Identifying Area For Applying Sealant To Oil Pan

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3. After fitting oil pan (1) 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 a: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Transmission case No. 1 bolt b: 55 N.m (5.5 kg-m, 40.0 lb-ft) 

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

   Tighten drain plug to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Oil drain plug c: 35 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 lb-ft) 

   Fig 3: Identifying Gasket And Drain Plug

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5. Install clutch housing plate (1).

   Tighten upper bolt first, then tighten lower bolt to specified torque.

   Tightening torque 

   Clutch housing plate upper bolt a: 30 N.m (3.0 kg-m, 22.0 lb-ft) 

   Clutch housing plate lower bolt b: 11 N.m (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft) 

   Fig 4: Identifying Clutch Housing Plate

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6. Install transfer referring to TRANSFER DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING (4WD model).
7. Install exhaust No.1 pipe referring to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
8. Install engine under cover.
9. Install oil level gauge.
10. Refill engine with engine oil referring to ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE .