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Installing sump (top section) - engines with moulded gasket

Procedure

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

Caution

Risk of leaks.

It is essential to use a moulded gasket again if sump (top section) was previously fitted with such a gasket.

Note

Renew gaskets, seals and O-rings.

–	Clean sealing surfaces.

–	Fit sump (top section) and tighten all bolts securing sump (top section) to cylinder block initially to 5 Nm in diagonal sequence.

–	Tighten bolts securing sump (top section) to gearbox to 45 Nm.

–	Tighten bolts securing sump (top section) to cylinder block diagonally:

–	Tighten bolts -1-.

–	Tighten bolts -2-.

–	Install oil pump → Chapter.

–	Install sump (bottom section) → Chapter.

–	Install alternator and starter → Rep. Gr.27.

–	Install poly V-belt for power steering pump, alternator and viscous fan → Chapter.

–	Allow stop for torque reaction support to rest on rubber buffer for torque reaction support and tighten bolts -arrows- to 28 Nm.

–	Fill up with engine oil and check engine oil level → Booklet802.

–	Fill up with coolant → Anchor.

–	Observe notes on procedures required after connecting battery → Rep. Gr.27.

Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Sump (top section) to	Cylinder block	13
	Sealing flanges (front and rear)	10
	Gearbox	45
Balance shaft assembly to sump (top section)		22
Torque reaction support to top section of sump		45
Coolant drain pipe to sump		10
Stop for torque reaction support to lock carrier		25
Bracket for air conditioner compressor to:	Sump (top section)	22
	Bracket for power steering pump and oil cooler	22
Air conditioner compressor to bracket		22

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