Oil Pan Installation
If the oil filter holder bolt [A] was removed, tighten it.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of the oil filter holder bolt.
Torque - Oil Filter Holder Bolt: 35 NВ·m (3.6 kgfВ·m, 26 ftВ·lb)
- Replace the O-rings [B] with new ones, and apply grease to them.
- Install the O-rings to the oil pipe [C].

- Install: Oil Pressure Relief Valve (see Oil Pressure Relief Valve Installation) Oil Pipe [A] Oil Pipe Holder [B]
- Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the oil pipe holder bolt [C].
- Tighten: Torque - Oil Pipe Holder Bolt: 9.8 NВ·m (1.0 kgfВ·m, 87 inВ·lb)

- Clean the oil screen [A] with a high flash-point solvent and remove any particles stuck to them.
Blow away the particles by applying compressed air [B] from the inside to the outside (from the clean side to the dirty side).

WARNING
Gasoline and low flash-point solvents can be flammable and/or explosive and cause severe burns. Clean the screen in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there are no sparks or flame anywhere near the working area; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not use gasoline or a low flash-point solvent to clean the screen.
NOTE
While cleaning the oil screen, check for any metal particles that might indicate internal engine damage.
- Check the screen carefully for any damage, holes, broken wires.
If the screen is damaged, replace it.
- Install the fitting [A] until it is bottomed.
Face the flanged side [B] to the bottom.
Lower Crankcase [C]
- Install the hose [D] and the clamp [E].
Face the knob of the clamp [F] inward as shown in the figure.
Viewed from Bottom [G]

- Replace the O-rings [A] [B] with new ones, and apply grease to them.
- Install the O-rings.
Turn the chamfered side [C] downward.
- Install the oil screen [D].
Fit the claws [E] to the crankcase rib [F].

- Replace the oil pan gasket [A] with a new one.
- Install the clamp [B] as shown in the figure.
- Tighten the oil pan bolts [C] as shown sequence [1 ∼ 18] in the figure.
Torque - Oil Pan Bolts: 9.8 NВ·m (1.0 kgfВ·m, 87 inВ·lb)
Front [D]

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