Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L CFI (1987)
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Apply enough RTV to build up the bead above the oil pan surface before moving the nozzle along the groove.
Figure 4
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Do not lay the RTV nozzle on top of the groove because this may leave air pockets, especially in oil pans with deep grooves, Figure 4.
CAUTION: APPLYING RTV IN EXCESS OF THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT WILL NOT IMPROVE THE SEALING OF THE OIL PAN. IT COULD
CAUSE THE OIL PICK-UP SCREEN TO BECOME PLUGGED WITH PIECES OF RTV.
6.
Immediately, within 5 minutes of applying the RTV to the oil pan, install the oil pan against the cylinder block to prevent the RTV from skinning
over. Tighten the oil pan bolts as follows:
a.
Tighten the oil pan to transaxle bolts to 30-39 lb-ft (40-54 N-m).
b.
Loosen the oil pan to transaxle bolts 1/2 turn.
c.
Tighten the oil pan flange bolts to 15-22 lb-ft (20-30 N-m). Start in the center of the oil pan and work to the rear of the engine. Then, tighten
the bolts from the center to the front of the engine.
d.
Tighten the oil pan to transaxle bolts to 30-39 lb-ft (40-54 N-m).
7.
Install the bracket from the air conditioning compressor line above the oil pan.
8.
Install the bracket at the block and install the water pump inlet tube assembly.
9.
Install the starter motor.
10.
Install the thermactor (MTA) tubes and connect the rubber hose at the check valve.
11.
Install two (2) bolts that secure the air conditioning compressor line and the water pump inlet tube to the pan bottom.
12.
Lower the vehicle.
13.
Install coolant.
14.
Connect the battery ground cable.
CAUTION: DO NOT ADD ENGINE OIL UNTIL ONE HOUR AFTER THE OIL PAN BOLTS HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED. THIS ALLOWS THE
