Oil Pan Assembly Note - Mazda SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Workshop Manual

8. Tighten the engine front cover installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
15 19
11
7
4
3
10
6
14
22
Tightening torque
20—26 N·m {2.1—2.6 kgf·cm, 15—19 in·lbf}
9. Remove the bolt installed to the drive belt auto tensioner installation bolt hole when installing the drive belt auto
tensioner.

Oil Pan Assembly Note

1. Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign matter that may be adhering to the cylinder
block and oil pan.
2. When reusing the oil pan installation bolts, clean any old sealant from the bolts.
Caution
• Apply the silicon sealant in a single, unbroken line around the whole perimeter.
• To prevent silicone sealant from hardening, adhere the oil pan to the cylinder block within 10 min.
after silicone sealant is applied. Tighten the installation bolts completely soon after adhering.
• Using bolts with the old seal adhering
could cause cracks in the cylinder block.
MECHANICAL
16 20
1
12
8
5
2
M8 x 1.25, LENGTH
9
40 mm {1.6 in}
13
17
18 21
R WASHER
10
OLD SEALANT
01-10
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DAMAGE
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01-10–77