Oil Pan: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Pre-removal:
- Engine Oil Draining and Supplying.
- Oil Level Gauge Removal.
- Front Exhaust Pipe Removal.
Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.
Removal Service Points
[A] Transfer assembly
1. Remove the transfer mounting bolts with the propeller shaft still installed.
2. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver or similar tool in between the transfer and transaxle, and remove the transfer from the center shaft.
3. Remove the transfer from the propeller shaft.
CAUTION: Do not tilt the transfer assembly to the rear, or transfer oil will leak out.
4. After removing the transfer assembly, insert the special tool to prevent the transfer oil from leaking out.
5. Suspend the propeller shaft from the vehicle chassis with wire, etc.
[B] Oil pan removal.
After removing the oil pan mounting bolts, remove the oil pan with the special tool and a brass bar.
CAUTION: Do it slowly to avoid deformation of the oil pan flange.
INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.
Installation Service Points:
]A[ Oil pan installation.
CAUTION: After cleaning the oil pan mounting bolt holes in the oil seal case, the oil pan should be installed.
]B[ Gasket installation.
Replace the gasket and install it in the direction shown in the illustration.
Post-installation Operation:
- Engine Oil Draining and Supplying.
- Oil Level Gauge Installation.
- Front Exhaust Pipe Installation.