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Front Case And Lubrication System: Reassembly

  1. Apply engine oil to the gear and align the two timing marks.
    Fig 1: Identifying Timing Marks
    G00790026Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  2. Using the special tool, the crankshaft front oil seal installer (09214-32000), install the crankshaft front oil seal into the front case.
    Fig 2: Installing Front Crankshaft Oil Seal
    G00790027Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Set the special tool (09214-32100) on the front end of the crankshaft and apply a thin coat of engine oil to the outer circumference of the special tool to install the front case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool
    G00790028Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Install a new front case gasket to the front case assembly and tighten the flange bolts temporarily.
    Fig 4: Installing Front Case
    G00790029Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the front case assembly with a new gasket. Tighten bolts to the specified torque.

    Front case assembly 

    Tightening torque :

    20 ~ 27 Nm (200 ~ 270 kg.cm, 14 ~ 20 lb.ft)

    Fig 5: Identifying Front Case Bolts
    G00790030Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Insert a screw driver into the plug hole in left side of cylinder block. After verifying that the shaft is in the proper position, replace the bolt and tighten it.
    Fig 6: Verifying Shaft Position
    G00790031Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Install a new O-ring to the groove of the front case.
  8. Using a special tool, install the plug case and tighten it to the specified torque.
    Fig 7: Installing Plug Case
    G00790032Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

    Plug cap 

    Tightening torque : 20 ~ 27 Nm (200 ~ 270 kg.cm, 14 ~ 20 lb.ft)

  9. Apply sealant to the groove of the pan flange as shown.
    NOTE:
    1. Apply sealant approximately 4 mm (0.16 in.) in thickness.
    2. After the application of the sealant, install the oil pan within 15 minutes.
    Fig 8: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G00790033Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  10. Note the difference in bolt lengths at the locations shown.

    Install the upper and lower oil pans and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    Oil pan bolt : 10 ~ 12 Nm (100 ~ 120 kg.cm, 7 ~ 9 lb.ft)

  11. Using a 24 mm deep socket, install the oil pressure switch after applying sealant to the threaded area.

Sealant : Threebond 1104 or equivalent

NOTE: Do not torque the oil pressure switch excessively.

Tightening torque 

Oil pressure switch :

8 ~ 12 Nm (80 ~ 120 kg.cm, 6 ~ 9 lb.ft)

Fig 9: Installing Oil Pressure Switch
G00790034Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.