Oil Pan Upper Block Replacement

1. Remove oil pan.

Fig. 54 Oil Strainer Replacement:

2. Remove oil strainer, Fig. 54.
3. Remove eight torx head bolts, then remove main bearing support plate, using a suitable prying tool.
4. Remove all foreign material from gasket surface.

Fig. 47 Oil Pan Silicone Sealant Application:

5. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to main bearing support plate along inside of bolt holes, Fig. 55.
6. Center main bearing support plate over oil pan mounting bolt holes.

Fig. 56 Main Bearing Support Plate Bolt Tightening Sequence:

7. Install main bearing support plate and torx bolts. Using sequence shown in Fig. 56, torque torx bolts to 14-16 ft. lbs.
8. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten all fasteners to specifications.