40137 8 Mercury NUT, (M8)

Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A - Guide Studs
M8 by 100 mm 4
B 6V-6640 Loctite 575 Sealant 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
If necessary, install the plate for the engine oil pan. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pan Plate - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.
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Install Tooling (A) to Positions (X) in the cylinder block.
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Ensure that engine oil pan (10) is clean and free from damage.
Position a new gasket (4) onto engine oil pan (10).Note: Care should be taken when handling the sump joint to prevent damage to the rubber-sealing bead.
Install new isolators (14) and isolators (12) to the engine oil pan. Do not install the isolators (14) in Positions (X). Refer to Illustration 1.Note: The isolators are held captive by the gasket.
Ensure that the gasket surface of the isolating frame is clean and from damage.
Align the assembly of the engine oil pan with Tooling (A). Install the assembly of the engine oil pan to the isolating frame.
Install bolts (13) and bolts (11) to the isolators finger tight.
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(X) Position of guide studs.
(Z) Position of short bolts.
Sequence for tightening the bolts
Tighten bolts (13) and bolts (11) to a torque of 22 N m (195 lb in). Tighten the bolts in the sequence that is shown in Illustration 3.
Remove Tooling (A).
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Sequence for tightening the bolts
Install the four remaining bolts (11). Tighten the isolating screws to a torque of 22 N m (195 lb in). Tighten the bolts in the sequence that is shown in Illustration 4.
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Install a new O-ring seal (6) (not shown) to drain plug (5). Install drain plug (5) to engine oil pan (7). Refer to Illustration 2. Tighten the oil drain plug to a torque of 34 N m (301 lb in).
If necessary, follow Step 13a through Step 13c to install the assembly of the dipstick tube.
Install a new seal (3) to tube assembly (2).
Apply Tooling (B) to nut (1). Install the tube assembly to the engine oil pan.Note: Ensure that the orientation of the tube assembly is correct.
Tighten nut (1) to a torque of 18 N m (159 lb in).
If necessary, follow Step 14a through Step 14c to install oil level switch (7) to engine oil pan (10).
Install a new O-ring seal (8) (not shown) to oil level switch (7).
Install oil level switch (7) to engine oil pan (10). Tighten the oil level switch to a torque of 34 N m (301 lb in).
Connect the Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) wiring harness to wiring harness assembly (9) for oil level switch (7). Install a new cable strap to the wiring harness assembly.Note: Ensure that the cable strap meets the OEM specification.
Fill the engine oil pan to the correct level. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Oil Filter Change" for the correct procedure.