Engine Oil Pan - Installation

OIL PAN





NOTE: Sealing surfaces must be free of a gasket material and oil residue.

NOTE: If installing a new oil pan, exchange the oil temperature sensor and the oil level sensor.

1. Install the bolts holding the rear main seal carrier (1) to the oil pan. Torque the bolts to 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).




2. Push the oil pan against the transmission and tighten transmission to oil pan bolts first, including the rear main seal carrier bolts.
3. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 12 Nm (106 lbs.in.). Tighten the transmission to oil pan bolts to 20 Nm (177 in. lbs.).




4. Install the flex plate.
5. Install the transmission.
6. Lower the vehicle and install the oil level indicator tube.
7. Fill the oil pan to the appropriate level with the correct viscosity engine oil.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Start the engine, allow to warm.

WARNING: Any time the oil is drained and filled it is very important to wait 15 minutes before starting the engine.

WARNING: Before checking the engine oil level turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.

10. Turn engine off and inspect for leaks.
11. Install the skid plate.