Removal

NOTE: Before starting, perform the following:
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain engine oil.
- Lift vehicle by supporting the frame.
- Remove front wheels.

1. Oil level dipstick
- Remove a dip stick from level gage tube.
2. Stone guard
3. Radiator under fan shroud
4. Suspension crossmembers
- Remove fixing bolts, 2 pieces each per side.
5. Flywheel dust cover
6. Pitman arm and idler arm
- Use the special tool J-29107, or equivalent to remove pitman arm from the steering unit.
- Remove four fixing bolts four idler arm.
7. Axle housing assembly
- Remove two bolts and nuts from housing isolators on both sides.

NOTE: At this time, raise and support the axle with a garage jack.

8. Oil pan fixing bolts and nuts






9. Oil pan
- Using sealer cutter, remove oil pan using the sealer cutter J-37228, or equivalent.

CAUTION: Do not deform or damage the flange of oil pan. Replace the oil pan if deformed or damaged.