Sidekick JX 4D Hard Top 4WD L4-1.6L (1997)
2. Install oil pump strainer and oil pan. Install seal in the position as shown in figure. With oil pump strainer inserted into oil pan, install strainer to
cylinder block. Tighten strainer bolt first and then bracket bolt to specified torque.
Tightening Torque:
(a): 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)
(b): 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)
After fitting oil pan to cylinder block, run in securing bolts and start tightening at the center: move wrench outward, tightening one bolt at a time.
Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque:
(c): 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.).
3. Install gasket and drain plug to oil pan. Tighten drain plug to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 35 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25.5 ft. lbs.).
4. Install clutch (torque converter) housing lower plate and transmission left side stiffener (4 A/T and M/T model).
Tightening Torque (a): 50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 ft. lbs.)
5. Install CKP sensor and connect its coupler.
6. Install front differential housing with differential.
7. Refill front differential housing with gear oil.
8. Refill engine with engine oil.
