Clean and Inspect

1. Clean the engine block and the oil pan portion of the front cover gasket surface as follows:

^ Pack the exposed portion of the oil pan with shop towel(s).

CAUTION
Do not use a Scotch-Brite(R) disk to clean this surface. Fibers from the disk could get into the oil pan and oil, and clog the oil by-pass valve.

^ It is recommended that a ROLOC(R) "Bristle Disk" be used to clean this gasket surface. The most appropriate disk for this surface is a Yellow, 2-inch disk, model # 07525.

^ After the gasket surface is cleaned, blow out the oil galleys using compressed air.

2. Clean and inspect the gasket surface of the front cover.

3. Clean all gasket surfaces that require RTV sealant with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA.

4. Clean and inspect the water pump gasket surface.

5. Raise and support the vehicle.

6. Drain the engine oil. Tighten the drain plug to 11-16 Nm (97-141 lb-in).

7. Lower the vehicle.