Engine sump (page 2 of 2)

9. Release sump from cylinder block.
10. Remove and discard sump gasket. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
11. Remove 3 bolts securing engine lower tie bar mounting bracket to sump.
12. Remove mounting bracket from sump.
13. Fit mounting bracket to sump, fit bolts and tighten to 45 Nm.

Refit

1. Clean sump, remove all traces of gasket from mating faces of sump and cylinder head.
2. Remove all traces of oil from main bearing cap joint faces.

3. Apply a 1.0 mm bead of RTV sealant to overlap main bearing cap joints by 25 mm each side.
4. Position NEW gasket on sump flange.

5. Position sump and fit bolts finger tight.

NOTE: Fit longer sump bolt at position shown.

6. Working in the sequence shown, tighten sump bolts to 25 Nm.
7. Fit oil filter. See this section.
8. Fit anti-beaming bracket, fit bolts and tighten to; Gearbox bolts = 60 Nm Engine bolt = 45 Nm.
9. Position engine lower tie bar to sump mounting bracket fit bolt and tighten to 100 Nm.
10. Tighten bolt securing engine lower tie bar to rear beam to 100 Nm.
11. Fit exhaust front pipe. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
12. Refill engine with oil. See MAINTENANCEMaintenance.