900 S Hatchback L4-2290cc 2.3L DOHC EFI (1997)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Installation
NOTE:
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Step numbers below refer to numbers used in the illustrations.
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In vehicle.
1. Make sure that there are no impurities or other foreign matter in the oil pan and thoroughly clean the flange with a suitable solvent.
2. Apply an even bead of Loctite 518, or equivalent, along the flange and then install the oil pan, then tighten pan bolts to: 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
3. Reinstall the protective plate, plug in the oil level sensor connector and press the cable back into its clamps.
4. Raise and install the sub-frame, tighten as follows:
Front: 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
Middle: 190 Nm (140.6 ft. lbs.).
Rear: 110 Nm plus an additional 75° (81.4 ft. lbs. plus an additional 75°).
5. Reinstall the nuts for the end pieces and tighten them to: 75 Nm (55.5 ft. lbs.).
