Fig. 14: Locating Oil Pan 2 Threaded Holes
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OIL PAN INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Completely clean and remove any oil, dirt, sealant or other foreign material 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.
3. Apply silicone sealant (Loctite 5900) to the oil pan along the inside of the bolt holes as shown in the
figure.
Thickness
CAUTION:
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Apply silicon sealant in a single, unbroken line around the whole
perimeter.
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The oil pan and bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the
cylinder block within 5 min of sealant application. Final tightening of
the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 min of sealant
application.
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Using bolts with the old sealant adhering could cause cracks in the
cylinder block.
Fig. 15: Precaution For Removing Old Sealant From Bolts
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2007 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2007 ENGINE Lubrication (MZI-3.5) - CX-9
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