Oil Pan Upper Block Replacement

1. Remove oil pan.

Fig. 50 Oil Strainer Replacement:

2. Remove oil strainer, Fig. 50.

Fig. 51 Upper Oil Pan Block Separation:

3. Remove oil pan upper block retaining bolts, Fig. 44, in two in three steps, then remove oil pan upper block, beginning at rear of engine block, using a suitable separator tool or equivalent, Fig. 51.
4. Remove all foreign material from contact surfaces.

Fig. 52 Upper Oil Pan Block Sealant Application:

5. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant to oil pan upper block, Fig. 52.

Fig. 53 Upper Oil Pan Block Bolt Tightening Sequence:

6. Install oil pan upper block within five minutes of silicone application. Torque upper oil pan bolt in sequence, bolts Nos. 1-8, to 12-15 ft. lbs.; bolts Nos. 9-14, to 6-8 ft lbs., Fig. 53.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten all fasteners to specifications.