Esteem GLX Sedan Plus L4-1.8L (1999)
9. Remove oil pan and then oil pump strainer.
CLEANING
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Clean mating surface of oil pan and cylinder block. Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from mating surfaces and oil pan inside.
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Clean oil pump strainer screen.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply sealant to oil pan mating surface continuously as shown in figure.
"A": Sealant 99000-31150
2. Install 0-rings to oil pump strainer securely as shown in figure.
Tighten strainer bolts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)
3. 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 and nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (b): 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 ft. lbs.)
