Item 59: Sump Body Assembly Note
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- Apply three continuous beads of silicone gasket and sealant to the areas shown.
- Install the oil sump. Using a straightedge, align the sump to the lower cylinder block. Tighten the bolts in sequence in two stages.
- Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install a new gasket, the oil pump and the bolts.
NOTE: Inspect the O-ring. Install a new O-ring if necessary. Lubricate the O- ring with clean engine oil.
Install the oil pump screen cover and tube.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
If the sump is not secured within four minutes of sealant application the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.