Sentra SE L4-1998cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (SR20DE) (1998)
1. Install aluminum oil pan.
a. Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.
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Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces of cylinder block and front cover.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of aluminum oil pan.
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Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant Part No. 999 MP-A7007, Three Bond TB1207D or equivalent.
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Apply to groove on mating surface.
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Allow 7 mm (0.28 inch) clearance around bolt holes.
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For areas marked with "*", apply liquid gasket around the outer side of the bolt hole as shown. Be sure liquid gasket diameter is 4.0 to 5.0
mm (0.157 to 0.197 inch).
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Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
c. Tighten nuts and bolts in numerical order.
Bolts (1) - (16): 16 - 19 Nm (1.6 - 1.9 kg-m, 12 - 14 ft. lbs.)
Bolts (17) - (18): 6.4 - 7.5 Nm (0.65 - 0.76 kg-m, 56.4 - 66.0 inch lbs)