Sump - engine (page 2 of 2)

13. Release vacuum pump oil return pipe from adaptor on sump.
14. Remove 2 bolts securing oil cooler clamp plates and remove plates.
15. Remove 2 bolts securing oil cooler pipes to sump.
16. Loosen oil cooler pipe unions from oil pump and oil filter.
17. Remove and discard ’O’ rings.

CAUTION: Plug the connections.

18. Using sequence shown, remove 17 bolts securing sump to cylinder block.
19. Remove sump.
20. Remove gasket from sump; discard gasket.

Refit

1. Ensure bolt holes in cylinder block are clean and dry.
2. Clean sump and cylinder block mating faces.
3. Remove all traces of sealant from rear oil seal housing, rear main bearing cap, cylinder block and front main bearing cap using suitable solvent.

4. Using sealant from kit, Part Number GUG 705963GM, fill grooves on each side of front main bearing cap and along joint lines of bearing cap and cylinder block.

5. Apply a 1 mm thick bead of sealant from kit to joint line and around bolt holes of crankshaft rear oil seal housing, rear main bearing cap and cylinder block and sump bolt holes adjacent to rear main bearing cap.

CAUTION: Do not apply sealant until immediately prior to fitting sump. Do not spread sealant bead.