Oil Pan: Service and Repair
OIL PANREMOVAL
LOWER OIL PAN
1. Drain the engine oil.
2. Remove the lower splash shield screws (1) and the splash shield.
3. Remove the transmission oil cooler line retainer bolts (1). Position the cooler lines aside.
4. Remove the lower oil pan retaining bolts and the lower oil pan (1).
REMOVAL - UPPER OIL PAN
1. Remove the engine.
2. Separate the transmission from the engine.
3. Remove the clutch if equipped.
4. Mount the engine on an engine stand.
5. Remove the lower oil pan.
6. Remove the 24 upper oil pan bolts (1).
7. Separate the upper oil pan from the engine block.
INSTALLATION
LOWER OIL PAN
NOTE: The components using sealant must be assembled within ten minutes of sealant application.
1. Clean the lower oil pan and the lower portion of the upper oil pan gasket surfaces thoroughly.
2. Apply a 1.5 mm to 2 mm bead of Loctite 5203 sealant or equivalent to the lower oil pan sealing surface (1) as shown.
3. Install the lower oil pan and oil pan bolts. Tighten the lower oil pan bolts to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
4. Position and install the transmission cooler lines and retainers (1). Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
5. Install and tighten the oil pan drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft lbs.).
6. Install the lower splash shield and screws (1). Tighten the screws to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Fill the crankcase to the specified oil level.
9. Start the engine and check for leaks.
INSTALLATION - UPPER OIL PAN
1. Clean the gasket surfaces thoroughly.
NOTE: The components using sealant must be assembled within ten minutes of sealant application.
2. Apply a 1.5 to 2 mm. bead of Loctite 5203 sealant (1) or equivalent to the oil pan sealing surface as shown.
3. Position the upper oil pan on the engine block.
4. Install the oil pan bolts with the proper size and length bolt in the correct bolt hole.
^ (1) M6 X 20
^ (2) M6 X 40
^ (3) M6 X 90
^ (4) M8 X 30
5. Tighten the M6 size bolts to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.). Follow the tightening sequence diagram.
6. Tighten the M8 size bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.). Follow the tightening sequence diagram.
7. Install the lower oil pan.
8. Install the clutch if equipped.
9. Install the transmission to the engine.
10. Install the engine.