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Install
Install
  Note!
t  Check the use-by date of the sealant.
t  The oil sump must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the siliconebase sealant.
–  Cut the nozzle of the tube at the front mark (diameter of the nozzle: approx. 3 mm).
–  Apply the silicone-base sealant to the clean contact surface of the oil sump, as shown in the illustration.
The bead must:
t  be 2...3 mm thick
   
t  pass next to the bolts, along the inside -arrow-
  Note!
The sealant bead must be no thicker; otherwise excess sealant could get into the oil sump and obstruct the filter of the oil pump breather pipe.
  N17-0019
–  The location of the sealant bead on the engine block can be seen in the illustration.
–  Fit the oil sump immediately and tighten all the fixing bolts slightly.
  Note!
The oil sump should be flush with the engine block.
–  Tighten the oil sump bolts to a torque of 15 Nm
–  Install the gearbox: → 5-speed manual gearbox 02J; Rep. Gr.34
–  Tighten the oil sump/gearbox bolts to a torque of 45 Nm.
  Note!
After installing the oil sump, allow the sealant to dry for approx. 30 minutes, after which oil may be added.
Continue the installation in the reverse order of removal.
  A17-0029

Engine cooling > < Installing