Oil Pan Inspection (4.0L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

OIL PAN
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Removal Note
Oil pump
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the oil pump and gasket.
Baffle
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the baffle.
Main bearing cap
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the main bearing cap.
3. Remove and discard the rear oil seal.
INSPECTION
Oil pan
~ ' l s u a l l ~ check for cracks, deformation and damage.
Repair or replace if necessary.
4BUOD3-013
Installation Note
Note
Remove all foreign material from all contact sur-
faces.
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Main bearing cap
1. Apply sealant to the main bearing cap.
2.
Coat the main bearing insert and the main journal with oil.
3. Install the main bearing cap.
Caution
Main bearing cap must be aligned and installed
properly to seal. Misalignment will cause an oil
leak.
4. Tighten the new main bearing cap bolts.
Tightening torque:
90-104
N.m
(9.1-10.6
kgf-m, 6 6 7 7 ft.lbf)